Nephrologist

The Salem VA HealthCare System is seeking a dedicated Physician - Nephrologist to join their team in Salem, Virginia. In this full-time role, you will deliver specialized nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with current staff and supporting training programs. The Salem VA Medical Center is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services and offering an environment that supports professional growth. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our nation's veterans. Practice Info Salem VA Medical Center - Salem, Virginia VA tertiary referral center and teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services Authorized beds include 182 general medical, surgical, and psychiatry; 90 Extended Care Rehabilitation Center; 26 Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (10 long term Substance Abuse) Affiliations with medical student, PA student, and resident training programs Shift & Schedule 1.0 FTEE, Full-Time position Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm, non-telework eligible, non-remote On-call Weekday night coverage: Monday-Thursday, 4:30 pm-7:45 am and weekend coverage (Friday 4:30 pm-Monday 7:45 am) Responsibilities Deliver specialized nephrology care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings Assess and manage patients with existing or suspected kidney conditions Prescribe therapies such as dialysis, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and slow low-efficiency dialysis Provide bedside rounds for hospitalized patients, attend outpatient clinics, prescribe medications, request consultative services, give discharge instructions, and make other physician-led decisions Collaborate with current VA Nephrology staff Offer clinical and educational support to nephrology residents and medical students, and contribute to resident didactic and clinical training programs Supervise residents and student trainees Compensation $240,000 - $300,000 potential starting base salary Regular market pay reviews Sign-on bonus Up to $15,000 in Annual Performance bonus Benefits 26 days paid annual leave 13 days paid sick leave per year 11 Federal holidays with pay 5-day paid absence to attend approved Continued Medical Education (CME) Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) basic benefits (pension) Social Security benefits Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent matching Health, dental, and vision care insurance programs with premiums partially paid by VA Flexible Spending Accounts Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options at the cost shared by the Federal Government Long-term care insurance as an option Malpractice Insurance covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act with statutory immunity from individual malpractice liability Qualifications U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State Board certified or board eligible and BC/BE Nephrologist No visa sponsorship available