Department of Veterans Affairs
The Salem VA HealthCare System - Recruiting for Physician - Anesthesiologist. Come join the Salem VA team
Salem, VA
Job Highlights
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? Job Description
Physician – Anesthesiologist
Salem VA Medical Center - Salem, Virginia.
-Current staffing: 1 Chief, 5 CRNA’s
-2 Full-Time positions, 2.0 FTEE
Practice Environment Description: As a Staff Anesthesiologist you will report to the Chief of Anesthesia who reports to the Chief of Surgery.
Highlights of this position include:
- Potential starting base salary: $325,000 - $400,000
- Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30pm, non-telework eligible, non-remote.
- Additional night and weekend calls are distributed on an equitable basis with the other staff. By rotation, approximately once every 7 days.
- Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State
- Open to evaluating current trainees and recent graduates, as well as non-citizens holding J1 or H1B visas.
Additional requirements:
- Board certified or board eligible and BC/BE Anesthesiologist.
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.
Compensation Details
$325K–$400K
1. 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. 2. Federal Retirement Plans through 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. 3. Pay Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to $15,000 in Annual Performance bonus. 4. 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.
Posted May 12, 2026