Physician (Rheumatologist)

Veterans Health AdministrationAsheville, North Carolina, North CarolinaPosted 1mo agoattending physician

~$347,500SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 8 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

RheumatologyMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMFPay transparency

Overview

The package

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This is a full-time Rheumatologist position at the Charles George VA Medical Center providing consultative inpatient and outpatient rheumatology care, with procedural skills (arthrocentesis, soft tissue injections/aspirations) and clinical supervision of a Rheumatology RN clinic. The role includes teaching, quality assurance participation, and administrative duties, with a competitive federal compensation package including EDRP loan repayment eligibility up to $200,000.

$347,500 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Inpatient and Outpatient · VA Medical Center · Both inpatient consultative and outpatient clinic care

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Posted pay vs real comps

$286k$348k$383k

Physician-reported range Reported median

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

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $286,250 – $382,500
Structure: salary
Loan repayment: $200,000
PTO: 11 weeks

$286k$348k$383k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 8 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Asheville, North Carolina, North Carolina

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Facility details

Practice setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
Facility type: VA Medical Center
Patient population: Veterans

Community snapshot

Peer median

$350k

60 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Asheville, North Carolina

Transparent pay

0/2

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

3.0/5

1 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.1

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

60 SalaryDr Rheumatology reports in national show a $350,000 median.

2 active Rheumatology roles in North Carolina, including 1 in Asheville, North Carolina; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.8/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

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–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shift type: Days
Inpatient / outpatient: Both inpatient consultative and outpatient clinic care
Coverage model: Consultative coverage for inpatient and outpatient; supervises Rheumatology RN clinic
Admin burden: Moderate — chart completion per bylaws, quality assurance/chart reviews, committee assignments, monthly and quarterly staff meetings, special projects as assigned
FTE: 1
Teaching: Yes
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: today
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 62%

Full description

The incumbent Physician is expected to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology patient care at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Current BLS required /ACLS desirable Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care Procedural skills may include arthrocentesis, venti puncture and soft tissue injections & aspirations Consultative input to outpatient and inpatient care. Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation. Performs the administrative components of patient care management, such as: Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level. Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Medicine/Chief of Staff and the Charles George VAMC Executive Leadership Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities Clinical supervision over the Rheumatology RN clinic. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program: EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a Virtual position. Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (Monday - Friday) 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 dentification 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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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Physician (Rheumatologist)

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Facility & Community

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Work Design

Visa & Eligibility

Source & Verification

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