Physician (Chief of Rheumatology) - Salisbury, NC - Sign-On Bonus Authorized
Job Description
Physician (Chief of Rheumatology) - Salisbury, NC - Sign-On Bonus Authorized
\nThe Salisbury VA Medical Center, located in Salisbury, NC, is seeking a physician leader in adult Rheumatology to oversee clinical operations at three sites: Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville. As a recognized Complexity 1a institution, our medical center features a diverse specialty medicine team of more than 100 experts and is consistently ranked among the top ten VA facilities nationwide for patient care volume.
\nWhy Join Salisbury VA HCS?
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High Impact: Join a top 10 VA medicine specialty service with over 100 specialists.
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Comprehensive Rheumatology: Lead robust inpatient and outpatient services, including bedside ultrasonography and infusion, at three locations.
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Academic Excellence: Benefit from a Wake Forest University School of Medicine affiliation, with faculty appointment and protected time for education and research.
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Team Leadership: Direct a team of approximately 3 FTEs, as well as fellows, residents, and medical students.
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Multi-Site Practice: Provide care and leadership across Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville, supported by an established, resourceful staff.
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Key Duties:
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Oversee and supervise all aspects of clinical rheumatology care.
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Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team and quality assurance activities.
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Ensure high standards of care, process improvement, and compliance.
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Participate in education, training, and research activities.
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Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple sites.
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Requirements:
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U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens are unavailable, in accordance with VA policy.
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Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
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Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
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Residency: Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty.
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Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
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Additional Requirement:
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The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, with rank commensurate with experience and academic achievements. Protected time is provided for educational and research activities within the clinician-educator-research track.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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MD/DO with fellowship training in Rheumatology.
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ABIM board certification preferred; board-eligible applicants considered.
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Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license.
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Demonstrated leadership in multi-site or complex health care settings.
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Strong commitment to education, patient outcomes, and quality improvement.
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Sleep Medicine training/certification is desirable but not required.
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Benefits:
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Salary: $300,000-$400,000
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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular increases.
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Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus may be available for highly qualified candidates.
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Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, possible 5 days CME).
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Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal TSP with up to 5% VA matching contributions.
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Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance (many carry into retirement).
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Licensure: Only one full and unrestricted U.S. state or territory license required.
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CME: Up to $2,500 per year possible reimbursement.
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Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
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Contract: No physician employment contract; no significant moonlighting restrictions.
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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Interested candidates, please send your CV to Physician Recruiter Annie Luckey at [email protected].
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