Gastroenterology Physician
At a glance
Gastroenterologist role at Veterans Health Administration. Charlotte, NC · full-time · $350,000–$400,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Care for adult and older adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, while keeping your clinical privileges current
- Guide trainees and nurse practitioners, and step in as acting section chief when needed
- Work with interdisciplinary teams on patient care and lead or support ongoing quality improvement
- Contribute to the medical center’s research work and encourage suitable patient participation in clinical studies
- Serve on medical center committees and keep up with developments in gastroenterology
What you bring
- A medical degree, or an equivalent qualification in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
- A current, unrestricted U.S. medical license
- Residency training in an accredited core specialty
- Board certification or eligibility, plus eligibility for an academic appointment
Who this fits
This full-time physician role combines adult and older-adult inpatient and outpatient care with supervision, committee work, and research support. J-1 visa applicants may apply, and the listing also states U.S. citizenship rules for appointment. You may take calls at Salisbury VA Medical Center one day a week.
From the employer
Seeking a (Gastroenterologist) Staff Physician to serve our veterans in Charlotte, NC! Sign-on bonus and EDRP assistance available! J-1 Visa applicants are welcome to apply!
The Salisbury VA Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated full-time (Gastroenterologist) Staff Physician in Charlotte, NC, to lead our compassionate healthcare team. Our facility is equipped with advanced Olympus scopes for comprehensive GI procedures, providing an excellent environment for professional growth. Research collaboration opportunities are available through Wake Forest Baptist Health, enhancing your impact on veteran care.
The Staff Gastroenterologist serves as acting section chief when needed, provides supervision to trainees and nurse practitioners, and participates in medical center committees. Delivers quality care to adult and older adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and maintains clinical privileges. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on patient care, leads or supports continuous quality improvement, and stays current with advances in the field. Supports the medical center's research mission and encourages participation in clinical studies when appropriate.
J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served.
Benefits
Salary Range: $350,000-$400,000
Sign on Bonus: Authorized
EDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized
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 $2,500 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
Academic Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest
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
If interested in this position, please email your CV to Annie Luckey, Physician Recruiter, at .