Asheville VA HealthCare System Recruiting for Nocturnist Physician - Emergency Room Department

The Asheville VA HealthCare System has a new job opportunity – seeking candidates who are enthusiastic and interested in providing effective patient care management. Recruiting for Nocturnist Physician – Emergency Room Department. Come join the Asheville VA team!

1. Salary: $325,000 with a potential $15,000 performance-based bonus 1x/fiscal yr.
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

4. Job Description

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

1. Low-Acuity Clinic (LAC).
2. Two mid-levels provide acute care to approx. 25 veterans per day during the hours of 8:00am – 6:00pm.
3. The Ambulance Service consists of 4 Paramedics and 4 EMTs.
4. The ambulance is staffed by a paramedic & EMT until 12:00am Monday thru Friday. On weekends the Ambulance is staffed until 8:00pm.

Practice Environment Description includes:

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

2. This service provides care during the night shift to approx. 50–100 veterans per month. This is working 72 clinical hours during a 2-week period. 8-hours' administration time is given to each full-time provider to complete any documentation requirements including coding inquires, training modules (TMS), ALS/BLS, etc.

Opportunity Highlights of this position include:

1. Employees can take part in 40 hours of 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:

Compressed Tour of Duty (TOD) 10/11-hour days (9P-7/8A). Some weekends and holidays (major and minor). No Telework available. Not Remote.

Candidate Qualifications (Basic / Preferred) include:

1. Board Certified or Board Eligible.
2. Preferred 2–3 years of Emergency Medicine post residency in an outpatient setting.
3. 3 years is ideal but less can be considered with experience in rural locations.
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.