Salem VA Medical Center (Salem, Virginia) is seeking our next nephrologist to join our exemplary team to help veterans!
The Salem  VA Medical Center has an immediate opening for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Nephrologist to work in our superb Emergency Medicine. The Salem-Roanoke City area is a beautiful outdoor  area for hiking/biking,  as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools.  Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our veterans. The Salem VA Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.
Highlights of this position include:
• Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State
Additional requirements:
• Board certified or board eligible
Benefits to working for the VA:
• Excellent compensation – Based on your qualifications, you will receive an excellent base salary with biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises
• Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement available – Up to $40,000 per year for up to 5 years
• Excellent daily work schedule – Monday through Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Generous time away from practice – 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays
• Insurance – Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care available
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance with 5 days for attending CME events
• Malpractice Insurance – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% in VA matching contributions
• Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service
Salem VAMC is a hidden gem nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and is located int the Greater Roanoke area. The Roanoke area is a 2023 Blue Ridge Outdoors Best Place to Raise an Outdoor Family winner, and one of the 12 Best Cities in the US for mountain bikers. With excellent schools for children, exquisite cuisine, and major universities nearby, the Roanoke area is an academic engine for all Southwest Virginia! See why this is the place to live, work and play!