Amazing Leadership Opportunity right here in the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

If you are a Physician leader looking for a family-oriented community with a suburban feel and excellent private and public schools, look no further. Martinsburg VA Medical Center is seeking a passionate physician leader for our Emergency Department.

Martinsburg, WV is located approximately 75 miles Northwest of Washington DC and approximately 85 miles Northwest of Baltimore, Maryland. Martinsburg is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Martinsburg VA Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of services, including internal medicine, ambulatory surgery, audiology and speech pathology, dental, nursing home, nutrition, podiatry, prosthetics, women's health, mental health and rehabilitation medicine. Patient care is provided through an integrated primary care concept, and each veteran is assigned to a team of health care providers that follows the patient's care both as an inpatient and an outpatient.

Emergency Department Medical Director Duties:

• The Emergency Department Medical Director is responsible for ED efficiency, patient flow, and clinical outcomes, in conjunction with organizational goals and priorities.

• This position is 50% Clinical, 50% Administrative.
  *This list is not all inclusive.

Recruitment Incentive: Authorized.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Primarily 07:30am to 4:00pm weekdays, but can vary depending on the needs of the department.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience: Board certification in Emergency Medicine is preferred, but other career emergency medicine physicians with proven clinical and administrative skills will be considered. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the managerial and financial aspects of emergency medicine.

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.