Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Director of ICU Pulmonology at Salisbury VA Medical Center — Enjoy Affordable Living and a Rewarding Career

Discover Your Next Great Opportunity in Salisbury, NC!

Join the Salisbury VA Health Care System as our full-time Physician (Director of ICU) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans while advancing your career in a vibrant, welcoming community. Why Choose Salisbury?

• Exceptional Quality of Life: Nestled in North Carolina’s picturesque Piedmont region, Salisbury offers a perfect blend of charming small-town ambiance and easy access to the bustling Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham metros. Enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural festivals, Broadway productions, and serene lakes—all just a short drive away.
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Our manageable schedules and supportive environment ensure you can enjoy your personal pursuits alongside a fulfilling career.
• Professional Growth & Leadership: Lead a dedicated team of pulmonary and critical care physicians, ICU PAs, and hospitalists at a Level 3 ICU in a complex 1a facility. Enjoy opportunities for academic collaboration with Wake Forest University and contribute to innovative patient care and medical education.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Benefit from a competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, federal retirement plans, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible scheduling—Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm.

Position Highlights:

• Leadership role as Director of ICU
• Manageable workload in a high-demand setting
• Opportunities to shape and grow your department
• A supportive, team-oriented environment focused on veteran care

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
•  Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine/osteopathic medicine.
• Passionate about teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals
• Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care

Live and Thrive in Salisbury:
Imagine a community where outdoor adventures, arts, and culture are part of everyday life. Salisbury offers a friendly, relaxed pace with access to major airports, nearby mountains, beautiful coastlines, and so much more—all without the congestion of big city life.

Take the next step in your medical career—lead, inspire, and serve in a place where your skills truly make a difference.

Ready to learn more? Please send your CV and cover letter to Annie Luckey, Physician Recruiter, at Annie.luckey@va.gov.

The W.G. Hefner VAMC is a 484-bed medical center located in Salisbury, North Carolina. Inpatient services are provided for acute medicine, cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, physical rehabilitation, subacute and extended care, neuropsychiatry services, psychiatric intensive care, and geropsychiatry. Primary and specialized outpatient services are provided at the medical center and outpatient clinics. The medical center is affiliated with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, with a focus on resident involvement in primary care, dermatology, rehabilitation, ophthalmology, and psychiatry. The Salisbury VAMC is recognized as one of the largest employers in Rowan County and enjoys the recognition and respect of the community through an active outreach program.

Community Information:

Salisbury provides all the perks of a small town but is located just 40 minutes down Hwy I-85 from Charlotte,NC which is the 33rd largest metropolitan in the nation boasting 1.84 million in population. Both Greensboro, NC and Winston-Salem NC are located within 1 hours drive. Salisbury has a population of 26,548, and is the county seat of Rowan County. It is also the home of three colleges: Catawba College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Livingstone College

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service