Join Our Team in Beautiful Kernersville, NC – Primary Care Opportunity Awaits!

Join Our Team in Beautiful Kernersville, NC – Primary Care Opportunity Awaits!

About Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville, North Carolina, is a vibrant town located in the Piedmont Triad region, known for its friendly community, growing economy, and excellent quality of life. With a charming small-town atmosphere, Kernersville offers a welcoming environment, a variety of parks, recreational activities, and local events that foster a strong sense of community. Its convenient location provides easy access to larger cities like Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, making it an ideal place for both families and professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.

About the Salisbury VA Health Care System

We are part of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 6, which includes facilities across North Carolina and Virginia. Our healthcare system is anchored by the Salisbury VA Healthcare System, a comprehensive medical facility dedicated to serving Veterans in the region.

Our main facility in Salisbury is a full-service medical center providing a wide range of care, including primary care, specialty services, mental health, and extended care. We offer complex and coordinated care across the continuum, from inpatient and outpatient services to residential rehabilitation programs, all designed to meet the needs of our diverse Veteran population.

The Salisbury VAHCS features specialized units such as mental health inpatient and outpatient programs, a community living center, and residential rehabilitation for Veterans with complex health needs. Additionally, we operate several Healthcare Centers, and a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located in Charlotte and Kernersville, North Carolina.

Our mission is to provide exemplary, integrated healthcare that enhances the well-being of all Veterans we serve, fostering a compassionate and Veteran-centered approach to care

About the Primary Care Position

Join us in serving those who have served! The Kernersville Health Care Center’s Primary Care Department is seeking dedicated Primary Care Providers to make a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes.

Duties

Clinical - Direct Patient Care:

• Upholds high ethical, clinical, and administrative standards.
• Provides age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Acts as a Primary Care provider within PACT at Kernersville HCC.
• Performs evaluations, follow-ups, and procedures.
• Prescribes and manages medications for chronic conditions and pain.

Clinical-Indirect Patient Care:

• Reviews and recommends adjustments to medication regimens.
• Contributes to pain management planning.
• Documents patient interactions in electronic health records.
• Ensures compliance with policies and initiatives.
• Participates in team meetings and care coordination.
• Offers expert consultation on complex cases.
• Leads quality improvement and process initiatives.
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Research & Quality Improvement (When applicable):

• Participates in research and quality projects related to drug therapy and patient care.
• Assists in preparing publication articles.

Program Management & Administration

• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Supports performance metrics improvement, especially in pain management.
• Maintains interdepartmental relationships and collaborates on best practices.
• Participate in hospital committees and in-service programs.
• Completes required continuing education (CMEs).

Requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine
• Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State
• Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty. 
• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.

About our Benefits

• Salary: $200,000-$270,000
• Salary: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• CME: Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• EDRP Authorized: 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.

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