Lead Medical Services for Veterans: Physician (Deputy Associate Chief of Staff, Medicine Service) Opportunity in Salisbury, NC — Sign-on Bonus Available!

Lead Medical Services for Veterans: Physician (Deputy Associate Chief of Staff, Medicine Service) Opportunity in Salisbury, NC — Sign-on Bonus Available!

The Salisbury VA Health Care System has an exciting opening for an energetic, driven, and visionary leader in healthcare to serve as Physician – Deputy Associate Chief of Staff Medicine Service.

Interested candidates may send cover Letter & CV to annie.luckey@va.gov

FACILITY DETAILS: The Salisbury VA Health Care System is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to veterans across central and western North Carolina. Serving more than 90,000 Veterans, the health care system includes the W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, along with community-based outpatient clinics in Charlotte and Kernersville. Designated as a Level 1A complexity facility by the Veterans Health Administration, Salisbury VA provides a comprehensive range of services, including primary and specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, extended care, and social support—all tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans. Through its dedicated team of professionals, the Salisbury VA Health Care System strives to honor and serve those who have served our country.

POSITION DETAILS: The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Associate Chief of Medicine (ACOM) in support of the Medical Service. The ACOM, in collaboration with the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), provides clinical and administrative oversight to ensure access, efficiency, and high-quality care throughout the Medical Service. This includes supporting compliance with VHA, VISN, and facility policies, as well as accreditation standards. Key responsibilities include participating in provider recruitment, onboarding, and privileging; conducting continuous quality assessment and performance evaluations; and supporting initiatives to enhance patient care services. The ACOM will act as an alternate to the ACOS on professional boards, committees, and in labor relations, providing independent recommendations on clinical practices and contributing to regulatory compliance efforts. The ACOM assists with staff education and development, facilitates peer review and mortality reviews, and ensures timely, accurate medical record documentation. The incumbent will support medical staff in adopting new technologies and best practices, and may chair or represent the service at various internal committees. Additional duties include collaborating on Medical Service reports, mentoring providers, and serving as an attending physician within approved privileges. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the direction of the Medical Service, drive continuous quality improvement, and champion excellence in Veteran care across the Salisbury VA Healthcare System.

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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 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