Join Our Team in Beautiful Kernersville, NC - Primary Care Opportunity Awaits!

Join Our Team in Beautiful Kernersville, NC - Primary Care Opportunity Awaits! Salisbury VA Health Care System About the Primary Care Position Join us in serving those who have served! The Kernersville Health Care Center's Primary Care Department is seeking dedicated Primary Care Providers to make a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes. Duties Clinical - Direct Patient Care: Upholds high ethical, clinical, and administrative standards.
Provides age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
Acts as a Primary Care provider within PACT at Kernersville HCC.
Performs evaluations, follow-ups, and procedures.
Prescribes and manages medications for chronic conditions and pain.
Clinical-Indirect Patient Care: Reviews and recommends adjustments to medication regimens.
Contributes to pain management planning.
Documents patient interactions in electronic health records.
Ensures compliance with policies and initiatives.
Participates in team meetings and care coordination.
Offers expert consultation on complex cases.
Leads quality improvement and process initiatives.
Research & Quality Improvement (When applicable): Participates in research and quality projects related to drug therapy and patient care.
Assists in preparing publication articles.
Program Management & Administration Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Supports performance metrics improvement, especially in pain management.
Maintains interdepartmental relationships and collaborates on best practices.
Participate in hospital committees and in-service programs.
Completes required continuing education (CMEs).
Requirements Board Certified or Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine
Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State
Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty.
U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.
About our Benefits *
Salary:
$200,000-$270,000 Salary:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
Retirement:
Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
Insurance:
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement).
Licensure:
One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
CME:
Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification.
Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract:
No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDRP Authorized:
a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to