Physician (Chief of Emergency Medicine)
Emergency Department Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) - Salisbury VA Medical Center
Join our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Department team! We are seeking a full-time board-certified physician to serve as Medical Officer of the Day, working flexible 8-12-hour shifts (approximately 80 hours per pay period) covering both clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate, stabilize, and manage emergency department patients
Respond to Code Blue, Code Red, and rapid response calls
Provide inpatient and emergency coverage including disaster response
Supervise medical students and residents as needed
Participate in performance improvement, peer review, and committee activities
Benefits Include:
Competitive Salary: $300,000-$400,000
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence)
Malpractice Insurance: Free liability protection with tail coverage
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401k) with 5% match, survivor benefits, and more
Continuing Education: Up to $2,500 annually
No Employment Contracts: No non-compete clauses or restrictive covenants
Work Schedule: Various shifts
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA policy
Education: MD or DO
Licensure: Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S. or its territories
Residency: Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty
Board Certification: Emergency Medicine
Preferred Experience: Emergency Room experience, including leadership and supervision of ER personnel
Interested candidates:
Please email your current CV to Annie Luckey, VA Physician Provider Recruiter, at annie.luckey@va.gov