The Asheville VA Medical Center seeking FT Physician- Emergency Room Department

1. Salary: $375,000 - $380,000
2. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
3. Location: Asheville, NC

Interested physicians can apply by submitting a letter of interest and CV.

Why Asheville?

The mission of the Charles George 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. VA Asheville health care serves Veterans living in a 23-county area in western North Carolina. Facilities include our medical center in Asheville and 3 outpatient clinics. We also offer long term care at our community living center (nursing home) at our medical center. VA Asheville Healthcare System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans in western North Carolina.

Come enjoy all that Asheville and the surrounding area has to offer! Great people, communities, and schools! Our region of NC is the perfect balance of city and country! Take your pick-eating some upscale fine dining or down-home country eating, attending a small-town festival or big-city concert venue, spending a day at the spa in Asheville, or enjoying some hiking/horseback riding/outdoor recreation on the outskirts of town. Conveniently located between the mountains and the beach, what more could you ask for?

1. Job Description

Current staffing: 1 Service Chief, 1 Assistant Service Chief, 22MD's, 1 NP, 1 PA, 1 Administrative Officer (AO) and 1 Program Support Assistant (PSA).

1. Low- Acuity Clinic (LAC).
2. Ambulance Service consists of 4 Paramedics and 4 EMT's.

Practice Environment Description include:

1. This position will report to the Section Chief of Emergency Room Medicine Department.

2. This service provides care during days, and occasional nights to 50-75. veterans per month. This is working 36 clinical hours during a 2-week period. 4 hours of administration time is given to each part-time provider to complete any documentation requirements including coding inquires, training modules (TMS), ALS/BLS, etc.

Opportunity Highlights of this position include:

1. Employee can take part in 40 hours paid VA funded (or non-VA funded) CME hours per fiscal year.
2. Employees are encouraged to take part in optional education opportunities provided on-site by the VA Learning Resources department.

Work Schedule/ Tour of Duty & Call Coverage include:

1. Compressed; includes Weekends, Nights, and Holidays.
2. Night call 1-2 times per month.

Candidate Quals (Basic / Preferred) include:

1. Board Certified or Board Eligible.
2. Preferred 2-3 years of Emergency Medicine post residency in outpatient setting.
3. 3 years is ideal but less can be considered with experience in rural location.
4. Non-OR Airway Management level 3 compliance required.
5. Point of Care Ultrasound competency preferred.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.