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Veterans Health Administration2mo ago

Physician - Pulmonologist

Columbia, South Carolina, South Carolina
~$460,000SalaryDr est.
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Physician - Pulmonologist
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Veterans Health Administration
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Physician - Pulmonologist

Columbia, South Carolina, South CarolinaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$460,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 26 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Pulmonology·Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm, schedule subject to change based on facility needs · Rotating ICU coverage shift work including some nights to ensure continuous unit coverage
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Overview

Location
Columbia, South Carolina, South Carolina
Schedule
Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm, schedule subject to change based on facility needs · Rotating ICU coverage shift work including some nights to ensure continuous unit coverage
SalaryDr Signal range
$348k – $545k

26 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
VA hospital setting · Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Role summary

A VA Medical Center is seeking a Pulmonologist with critical care skills to provide inpatient ICU and outpatient pulmonary care, including management of Home Oxygen Clinic. The position offers a competitive salary with annual bonuses, a comprehensive federal benefits package including pension, 50+ days PTO, insurance coverage, and malpractice protection.

What the posting highlights

  • Rotating shifts to ensure continuous ICU unit coverage
  • Care setting: Direct patient care in both inpatient ICU and outpatient settings including Home Oxygen Clinic
  • Patient population: Adult patients with pulmonary diseases and critical care needs

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$348k–$545k · $460k median
$324kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$569k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$348k – $545k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
26 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance bonus
PTO
7.8 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • 50-55 days paid time off per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME leave)
  • Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
  • Federal 401K plan with up to 5% VA contribution
  • Federal health, vision, dental insurance
  • Term life insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Free malpractice liability coverage with tail coverage
  • Possible CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year (full-time, board certified)
Physician-reported total comp$348k–$545k · $460k median
$324kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$569k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 26 recent, verified physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

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Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Columbia, South Carolina, South Carolina
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Facility details
Practice setting
VA hospital setting
Facility type
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Patient population
Adult patients with pulmonary diseases and critical care needs
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
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Building sample
Active supply
South Carolina
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VA hospital setting

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm, schedule subject to change based on facility needs
Call burden
Rotating ICU coverage shift work including some nights to ensure continuous unit coverage
Shift type
Day shifts with some nights
Inpatient / outpatient
Direct patient care in both inpatient ICU and outpatient settings including Home Oxygen Clinic
Coverage model
Rotating shifts to ensure continuous ICU unit coverage

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 wk ago
Last verified
4 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%
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Full description

Seeking a Pulmonologist to diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system and breathing-related conditions. Possess the skills treat many breathing-related conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and work-related lung diseases. May evaluate, treat sleep conditions, and interpret sleep studies. May interpret Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs). Must have critical care skills. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include but not limited to: Direct patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Will provide coverage in the ICU unit, including rotating shifts to ensure continuous unit coverage. Provide diagnosis and treatment to adult patients presenting with conditions that are applicable to his/her practice, training, experience or current competence. Provide treatment of pulmonary diseases and disorders in an outpatient setting, provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need. Run the Home Oxygen Clinic and provide evaluations and management to patients who meet criteria for Home Oxygen as per compliance with VHA and/ or CVAHCS directives and policies. Manage patients with Critical Care related conditions such as but not limited to: acute and chronic respiratory failure, obstructive and restrictive airway disease, home oxygen dependency problems, the patient in shock of diverse origin, severe sepsis, and others. Perform procedures related to critical care medicine such as: basic and advanced airway management, rapid sequence intubation, management of mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and venous central line placement. Skills should include ability to place central venous lines, hemodialysis catheters and intubation. Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Some nights. Schedule subject to change based on facility needs. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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