Salem VA HealthCare System Physician - Nephrologist
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Internal Medicine Physician
- Position:
Nephrologist - Salary: $240,000-$300,000
- Who May Apply: S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy
Why Salem?
The mission of the Salem VA Medical Center and clinics is to make a positive difference in the lives of the Veterans we serve by providing compassionate, comprehensive, and quality healthcare. The Salem VAMC is in the City of Salem and serves veterans throughout the state. This VA tertiary referral center is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services.
Authorized beds include 182 general medical, surgical, and psychiatry; 90 Extended Care Rehabilitation Center; 26 Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (10 long term Substance Abuse).
Come enjoy all that Salem and the surrounding area has to offer! Great people, communities, and schools! Our region of Virginia offers an affordable cost of living, stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, strong community feel with downtown walkability, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation, all within a safe, small-town atmosphere that blends suburban ease with access to big-city amenities in nearby Roanoke.
Salem host numerous collegiate and amateur sporting events, including the NCAA Division III football championship (Stagg Bowl), what more could you ask for?
Job Description
Physician – Nephrologist
Salem VA Medical Center - Salem, Virginia.
-1.0 FTEE, Full-Time position
Practice Environment
Description:
The Nephrologist will deliver specialized nephrology care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients with existing or suspected kidney conditions. Treatment approaches may involve prescribing therapies such as dialysis (including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and slow low-efficiency dialysis), providing bedside rounds for hospitalized patients, attending outpatient clinics, prescribing medications, requesting consultative services, giving discharge instructions, and making other physician-led decisions.
The role also involves collaborating with current VA Nephrology staff, offering clinical and educational support to nephrology residents and medical students, and contributing to the resident didactic and clinical training programs.
Highlights of this position include:
- Potential starting base salary: $240,000 - $300,000
- Daily schedule:
Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30pm, non-telework eligible, non-remote. - On-call Weekday night coverage Monday-Thursday, 4:30pm-7:45am and weekend coverage (Friday 4:30pm-Monday 7:45am).
- Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State
Additional requirements:
- Board certified or board eligible and BC/BE Nephrologist.
- Clinical Research and academic opportunities are encouraged.
- Salem VA HCS has affiliations with medical student, PA student and resident training programs. There are opportunities to supervise resident and student trainees.
If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!
The VA Salem Healthcare System provides exceptional care that improves the health and well-being of veterans. Our teams work in an integrated environment that supports learning, discovery, and continuous improvement.
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