Emergency Department Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) - Salisbury VA Medical Center

Veterans Health Administration North Carolina, Salisbury Permanent

Job Description

Job Description 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

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