Nephrology Physician

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

The Salem VA HealthCare System has a new job opportunity- Recruiting for Physician - Nephrologist. Come join the Salem VA team!

• 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?

1. Mission to Serve our Nation s Heroes - the best patients in the world: To fulfill President Lincoln s promise to care for those who have served in our nation s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. With these words President Lincoln affirmed the government s obligation to care for those injured during war and to provide for the families of those who perish on the battlefield.
2. The VA offers physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features a package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved Continued Medical Education (CME). VA offers a predictable work schedule and focuses on quality rather than volume.
3. Federal Retirement Plansthrough the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent matching. Additionally, VA offers Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available at the cost shared by the Federal Government; and long-term care insurance is available as an option.
4. Pay Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to $15,000 in Annual Performance bonus.
5. Malpractice Insurance VA physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act - 28 U.S.C. 1346 and 28 U.S.C 2671. Medical personnel have statutory immunity from individual malpractice liability while acting within the scope of employment; a VA physician cannot be sued in civil court for a malpractice (tort) claim.

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