Gastroenterologist - Salisbury, NC | Up to $200K Student Loan Repayment, Sign-onBonus, J-1 Visa Welcome to apply!

Gastroenterologist - Salisbury, NC | Up to $200K Student Loan Repayment, Sign-on Bonus, J-1 Visa Welcome to apply!

The Salisbury VA Health Care System has an exciting opportunity for a full-time dedicated and skilled Physician - Gastroenterologist to join our team.

The Salisbury VA Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated full-time (Gastroenterologist) Staff Physician in Salisbury, 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.

POSITION DETAILS: The Gastroenterologist's responsibilities include providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient care to adult veterans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, supporting nurse practitioners, and ensuring thorough documentation. Additional duties may involve participating in committees, quality improvement initiatives, education of trainees, and involvement in clinical research.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $350,000-$400,000

• Sign-On Bonus: Authorized

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized - up to $200,000 student loan repayment

• Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options, including standard 8-10-hour workdays or compressed work schedules

• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid leave (including 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence)

• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution

• Insurance: Comprehensive federal coverage (health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care), with many programs portable into retirement

• Licensure: Only one full, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory required

• CME: Possible reimbursement up to $2,500 per year

• 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

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are not available)

• Education: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree (MD/DO) from an accredited institution

• Licensure: Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

• Residency: Completion of an accredited residency in a relevant specialty

• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible;

• Experience: None required

FACILITY DETAILS: The Salisbury VA Health Care System is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to veterans across central and western North Carolina. Serving more than 90,000 Veterans, the health care system includes the W.G. "Bill" Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, along with community-based outpatient clinics in Charlotte and Kernersville. Designated as a Level 1A complexity facility by the Veterans Health Administration, Salisbury VA provides a comprehensive range of services, including primary and specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, extended care, and social support-all tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans. Through its dedicated team of professionals, the Salisbury VA Health Care System strives to honor and serve those who have served our country