Physician (Chief of Rheumatology) - Salisbury, NC - Sign-On Bonus Authorized

Job Description

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: 50–55 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