Seeking Chief of Rheumatology- Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits Position Available In Rowan, North Carolina

Seeking Chief of Rheumatology- Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Posted:

16-Apr-25

Location:

Salisbury , North Carolina

Type:

Full Time

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Physicians:

General

Physicians:

Specialty

Sector:

Government

Internal Number:

218156
he Salisbury VA Health Care System is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Chief of Rheumatology. Our esteemed health system delivers comprehensive patient care services, and cutting-edge technology. We are dedicated to fostering a career environment that is collaborative and centered around making a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. Join us in a fulfilling career where you’ll enjoy rich rewards, limitless opportunities for professional growth and advancement, as well as competitive salaries and benefits. Explore the chance to make a difference with us!
Duties can include but are not limited to performing:
The Rheumatologist performs patient consultations in the hospital and outpatient settings via face-to-face, telephone, and video clinics.
Improving communication among staff, overseeing clinical privileges, and monitoring coding practices for billing.
Ensuring a quality improvement plan is in place, approving staff leave, and resolving patient complaints.
Acts as a liaison for the medicine service with outside organizations and assists with recruitment.
Participate in medical center committees and programs to improve patient care services.
Requirements
U.S.

Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.

Education:

A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.

Licensure:

Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency:

Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty.

Board Certification:

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
Benefits
The VA offers all employees’ industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance.

The VA package includes:

Competitive Salary Range:

$250,000-$400,000.

Paid Time Off:

50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Benefits Include:

Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
Service without strings: No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.
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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.
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