Rheumatology Physician
At a glance
Rheumatologist role at Veterans Health Administration. Salisbury, NC · full-time · $300,000–$400,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Run clinical rheumatology services across Salisbury, Charlotte and Kernersville, overseeing care at all 3 sites
- Lead the multidisciplinary team and quality assurance work, setting expectations for care and compliance
- Improve clinical processes and care standards across the rheumatology service
- Take part in teaching, training and research, with protected time for those activities
What you bring
- You hold an MD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine and have completed an accredited core specialty residency
- You have a current, unrestricted medical license from a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia
- You are board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology
- U.S. citizenship is required unless qualified citizens are unavailable under VA policy
Who this fits
This is a physician leadership role overseeing a team of approximately 3 FTEs, along with fellows, residents and medical students. You’ll work across Salisbury, Charlotte and Kernersville on a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rheumatology fellowship training and leadership in multi-site or complex health care settings are preferred; Sleep Medicine training or certification is desirable but not required.
From the employer
Physician (Chief of Rheumatology) Salisbury, NC Sign-On Bonus Authorized
The 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.
Why Join Salisbury VA HCS?
- High Impact: Join a top 10 VA medicine specialty service with over 100 specialists.
- Comprehensive Rheumatology: Lead robust inpatient and outpatient services, including bedside ultrasonography and infusion, at three locations.
- Academic Excellence: Benefit from a Wake Forest University School of Medicine affiliation, with faculty appointment and protected time for education and research.
- Team Leadership: Direct a team of approximately 3 FTEs, as well as fellows, residents, and medical students.
- Multi-Site Practice: Provide care and leadership across Salisbury, Charlotte, and Kernersville, supported by an established, resourceful staff.
Key Duties:
- Oversee and supervise all aspects of clinical rheumatology care.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team and quality assurance activities.
- Ensure high standards of care, process improvement, and compliance.
- Participate in education, training, and research activities.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple sites.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens are unavailable, in accordance with VA policy.
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
- Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
- Residency: Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty.
- Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
Additional Requirement:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MD/DO with fellowship training in Rheumatology.
- ABIM board certification preferred; board-eligible applicants considered.
- Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license.
- Demonstrated leadership in multi-site or complex health care settings.
- Strong commitment to education, patient outcomes, and quality improvement.
- Sleep Medicine training/certification is desirable but not required.
Benefits:
- Salary: $300,000-$400,000
- Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular increases.
- Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus may be available for highly qualified candidates.
- Paid Time Off: days per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, possible 5 days CME).
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA matching contributions.
- Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance (many carry into retirement).
- Licensure: Only one full and unrestricted U.S. state or territory license required.
- CME: Up to $2,500 per year possible reimbursement.
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
- Contract: No physician employment contract; no significant moonlighting restrictions.
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Interested candidates, please send your CV to Physician Recruiter Annie Luckey at .