Join the Salisbury VA Healthcare System as Pulmonary Section Chief (Physician)
Overview
- Location
- Salisbury, North Carolina
- Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Source-listed pay
- $340,000 – $400,000
- Practice
- VA Medical Center · Veterans Affairs Hospital
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
The VA Medical Center in Salisbury is seeking a Pulmonary Section Chief with board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, offering a salary range of $340,000-$400,000 plus annual bonuses, up to $200K loan repayment, generous paid time off, and comprehensive federal benefits. The role includes leadership responsibilities, a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, and teaching affiliations with Wake Forest University.
What the posting highlights
- Patient population: Veteran community
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $340,000 – $400,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- roven track record in overseeing and training medical trainees. Benefits Include: Salary: $340,000-$400,000 (Sign on Bonus-Authorized) Education Debt Reduction Repayment : Up to 200K student loan re
- Observed
- 1 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Base salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases
- Bonus / incentives
- Annual performance bonuses · Included in competitive salary
- Loan repayment
- $200,000
- PTO
- 11 weeks
Benefits named in the posting
- Federal pension with 5-year vesting
- 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
- Comprehensive federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care coverage
- CME Reimbursement up to $2,500 annually
- Free malpractice liability insurance with tail coverage
- Up to 55 days annual leave including sick leave, federal holidays, CME leave
Employer
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- VA Medical Center
- Facility type
- Veterans Affairs Hospital
- Patient population
- Veteran community
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $340,000–$400,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Shift type
- Day shifts
- Admin burden
- Leadership role overseeing Pulmonary programs and training medical trainees
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- no
- J-1 waiver
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Join the Salisbury VA Healthcare System as Pulmonary Section Chief (Physician) - Sign-On Bonus Authorized The Salisbury VA Medical Center is inviting applications for a full-time Chief of Pulmonary to deliver exceptional care and lead our Pulmonary programs. Enjoy a fulfilling medical career with ample growth and mobility opportunities, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. Join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of our nation's veterans as part of the Medicine Service. About the Role As the Chief of Pulmonary Medicine, you'll lead the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including but not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary hypertension, and respiratory failure. Your expertise will profoundly impact the health and well-being of our veteran community, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. Requirements U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are not available in accordance with VA Policy. MD or DO degree from an accredited institution Unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or D.C. Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty Board-certified or board-eligible in Pulmonary critical care medicine Preferred Candidate Possesses five years of experience, holding board certifications in both Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, with demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record in overseeing and training medical trainees. Benefits Include Salary: $340,000-$400,000 (Sign on Bonus-Authorized) Education Debt Reduction Repayment : Up to 200K student loan repayment Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Including annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, CME leave) Retirement Plans: Federal pension with 5-year vesting and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions Health & Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care coverage CME Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 annually (full-time, board-certified physicians) Malpractice Coverage: Free liability insurance with tail coverage Flexible Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM No Employment Contract Restrictions: No restrictions on moonlighting opportunities Why Join Us? Serve our nation's heroes and make a lasting impact Academic affiliation with Wake Forest University Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment Opportunities for professional growth and development