Physician - Family Medicine

Primary Care Physician – Salisbury, NC | Up to $200K Student Loan Repayment

Join the Salisbury VA Primary Care Team — Convenient Drive, Close to Charlotte & Lake Norman, Affordable Living, and a Rewarding Mission

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time, patient-centric Primary Care Physician to join our dedicated team. Here, you’ll find a diverse, team-oriented environment focused on truly making a difference for Veterans and their families. We are committed to supporting our physicians with a manageable workload and flexible scheduling options to

Interested candidates may send cover Letter & CV to [email protected]

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: Primary Care Physicians at the Salisbury VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) provide comprehensive, compassionate care to Veterans using the latest tools and technology in Family Practice. Supported by section chiefs and the Administrative Officer, their duties include attending staff meetings, collaborating with the PACT team, maintaining documentation, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Clinically, they are responsible for health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and end-of-life care, while demonstrating professionalism, strong communication skills, and commitment to continuous improvement. Physicians also engage in teaching and supervision of trainees and may participate in research activities by identifying important issues and producing results worthy of publication.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)
Retirement:  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by V.A.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory
CME: Possible $2,500 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00 AM-4:30 PM

Call Schedule: None

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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.

Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal or Family Medicine.