Seeking Chief of Rheumatology- Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits
The Salisbury VA Health Care System is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Chief of Rheumatology. Our esteemed health system delivers comprehensive patient care services, and cutting-edge technology. We are dedicated to fostering a career environment that is collaborative and centered around making a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. Join us in a fulfilling career where you'll enjoy rich rewards, limitless opportunities for professional growth and advancement, as well as competitive salaries and benefits. Explore the chance to make a difference with us.
Duties can include but are not limited to performing:
- The Rheumatologist performs patient consultations in the hospital and outpatient settings via face-to-face, telephone, and video clinics.
- Improving communication among staff, overseeing clinical privileges, and monitoring coding practices for billing.
- Ensuring a quality improvement plan is in place, approving staff leave, and resolving patient complaints.
- Acts as a liaison for the medicine service with outside organizations and assists with recruitment.
- Participate in medical center committees and programs to improve patient care services.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.
- Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.
- Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
- Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty.
- Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
Benefits
The VA offers all employees' industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:
- Competitive Salary Range: $250,000-$400,000.
- Paid Time Off: days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
- Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
- Service without strings: No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.
Compensation Information:
$250000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually