Seeking a Gastroenterologist to care for veterans in NC!

Seeking a Gastroenterologist to care for veterans in NC!

The Salisbury VA HealthCare system is currently recruiting a  full-time Gastroenterologist  who is proficient in general GI procedures (EGD and colonoscopy) and interested in hepatology or IBD for our Kernersville Health Care Center.

Practice Environment :   Kernersville, NC currently has 3 GI doctors who come on certain days who scope and see the clinic, and two surgeons who only scope and do clinics. There are also two Physician Assistants located in Kernersville.  Our facility utilizes  190 Olympus scopes  and provides anesthesia on select days to support a comprehensive range of general gastrointestinal (GI) procedures.

Research Opportunity :   Research can be explored for an appointment at WFBH. Fellows are not circulating in Kernersville currently. There are four fellows per year in Salisbury, NC.

Academic Affiliation :   Atrium Health Wake Forest

Benefits

Salary Range : $300,000-$400,000

Pay :   Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Work-Life Balance :   Various flexible schedule options are available. This includes standard 8–10-hour workdays and compressed work schedules.

Call Schedule :   There is no call at Kernersville. It is an HCC. Can take calls at Salisbury VA Medical Center one day a week.

Paid Time Off :  50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement :  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by V.A.

Insurance :   Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure :  1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory

CME :  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement

Malpractice :  Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract :  No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship :   Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.

Education :   A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.

Licensure :   Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency :   Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty.

Board Certification :   Candidates must be board-certified or board eligible. Must be eligible for academic appointment.

Experience : None required

Compensation Information :

$300000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually