Salisbury VA Medical Center Is Seeking a Patient-Centric Primary Care Physician Exciting Primary Care Opportunity in Kernersville, NC! EDRP-Authorized

Salisbury VA Medical Center Is Seeking a Patient-Centric Primary Care Physician

Exciting Primary Care Opportunity in Kernersville, NC! EDRP-Authorized

The Salisbury VA Medical Center is actively seeking a dedicated, full-time Primary Care Physician to join our compassionate team. At Salisbury VA, you'll find a fulfilling career that is diverse, team-oriented, and focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Enjoy a rewarding career with abundant opportunities for growth and mobility, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment assistance program.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Call Schedule: None

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid for CME

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (vesting after 5 years) and a 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions

Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many federal insurance plans are portable into retirement)

Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory

CME Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 annually

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting

Requirements

? U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.

? Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.

? Licensure: Must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

? Residency: Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty.

? Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal or Family Medicine.

Join us in providing outstanding care to those who have served our nation. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our team!

If you are interested in learning more or have any questions, please reach out to Annie Luckey at annie.luckey@va.gov or (980) 382-0235.

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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