The Salem VA HealthCare System Recruiting for Physician - Nephrologist Come join the Salem VA team!
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Salem VA HealthCare System has a new job
opportunity- Recruiting for Physician - Nephrologist. Come join the
Salem VA team! Position: Nephrologist Salary: $240,000-$300,000 Who
May Apply: S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when
it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VA policy. Why Salem? The mission of the Salem VA Medical Center
and clinics is to make a positive difference in the lives of the
Veterans we serve by providing compassionate, comprehensive, and
quality healthcare. The Salem VAMC is in the City of Salem and
serves veterans throughout the state. This VA tertiary referral
center is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient
care services. Authorized beds include 182 general medical,
surgical, and psychiatry; 90 Extended Care Rehabilitation Center;
26 Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (10
long term Substance Abuse). Come enjoy all that Salem and the
surrounding area has to offer! Great people, communities, and
schools! Our region of Virginia offers an affordable cost of
living, stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, strong community feel
with downtown walkability, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor
recreation, all within a safe, small-town atmosphere that blends
suburban ease with access to big-city amenities in nearby Roanoke.
Salem host numerous collegiate and amateur sporting events,
including the NCAA Division III football championship (Stagg Bowl),
what more could you ask for? Mission to Serve our Nation’s Heroes -
the best patients in the world: “ To fulfill President Lincoln’s
promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military
and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” With these
words President Lincoln affirmed the government’s obligation to
care for those injured during war and to provide for the families
of those who perish on the battlefield. The VA offers physicians
and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features a
package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable
work-life-family balance . Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days
paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal
holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved
Continued Medical Education (CME). VA offers a predictable work
schedule and focuses on quality rather than volume. Federal
Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System
(FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social
Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3)
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to
five percent matching. Additionally, VA offers Insurance to include
Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with
premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term
life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are
available at the cost shared by the Federal Government; and
long-term care insurance is available as an option. Pay
Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to
$15,000 in Annual Performance bonus. Malpractice Insurance VA
physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act - 28
U.S.C. § 1346 and 28 U.S.C § 2671. Medical personnel have statutory
immunity from “individual” malpractice liability while acting
within the scope of employment; a VA physician cannot be sued in
civil court for a malpractice (tort) claim.
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