Salem Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a Staff Urologist to join our exemplary surgical team providing extraordinary care to veterans and their families.

Our medical center is a 242-bed teaching hospital that provides health care services to more than 78,000 eligible Veterans in an area that covers 26 counties, 13 independent cities, and 8,800 square miles in southwestern Virginia. Salem VAMC is small enough to connect with patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available.

The Surgery section is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Urologist to join the practice at Salem Virginia's Veterans Health System. We are looking for individuals with broad experience in all aspects of clinical urology and surgical procedures. The urologist will provide direct patient care to our unique veteran population.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. This position requires a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State. Qualified physicians and residents are welcome to apply. J1 & H1B Visas will also be considered for this position.

Salary: $300,000 - $400,000 per year

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

VA offers a competitive comprehensive total rewards package.

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

1. Incentive Bonuses: May be available for highly qualified candidates
2. Paid Time Off:  50-55+ days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, plus 11 paid Federal Holidays
3. Continuing Education:  Upto 5 day paid absence for Continued Medical Education (CME)
4. Insurance: Federal Health / Vision / Dental / Term Life / Long-term care available
5. Malpractice Insurance: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
6. Federal 401k / Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): with up to 5% in VA matching contributions
7. Retirement:  Eligible for federal pension upon retirement after 5-year vesting period

Salem VAMC is a hidden gem nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in the Greater Roanoke area, known as a hospitable city that is watched over by the iconic neon Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain. With its outstanding quality of life, stunning natural beauty, and wide variety of activities, the region has been named one of the 10 Most Scenic East Coast Cities, Best Places to Live in Virginia, and Best Places to Raise Kids. With excellent schools for children, exquisite cuisine, and major universities nearby, the Roanoke area is an academic engine for all of Southwest Virginia! See why this is the place to live, work and play!

Last Updated: 10/17/2024

About Department of Veterans' Affairs

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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