General Surgery - Breast Surgery Job at Veterans Health Administration in Salisbury, NC

Exciting Opportunity: Part-Time Breast Surgeon at Salisbury VA Health Care System

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated, part-time, board-certified Breast Surgeon to join our highly esteemed team. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about breast cancer prevention and treatment. The VA provides an opportunity to develop a comprehensive approach to care for over 15,000 female veterans at this location, as well as the potential to contribute to the development of programs for VISN at a national level.  

  Administrative Duties:

• Attend staff meetings, maintain clear communication, and prepare briefs on adverse outcomes.
• Oversee clinic operations, documentation, productivity, performance measures, quality, safety, and process improvements.

Clinical Duties:

• Deliver compassionate, effective patient care across all stages.
• Apply biomedical, clinical, and social sciences to care and education.
• Use scientific methods to enhance patient care.
• Maintain professional relationships and strong communication.
• Commit to continuous development, ethical practice, and diversity sensitivity.
• Understand healthcare systems and apply knowledge to optimize care.

Education:

• Teach and mentor surgical residents, PA students, and medical students.
• Demonstrate effective teaching and coordinate educational activities.
• Engage in academic appointments if possible.
• Identify significant research problems, execute precise research programs, and produce publishable results.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.

Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.

Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty

Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board eligible.

Benefits:

The VA offers all employees' industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

• Competitive Salary Range: $123,077-$400,000
• 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 day paid absence for CME)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
• Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
• Service without strings: No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.

  Discover a fulfilling and rewarding career at Salisbury VA Health Care System, where your skills and compassion can truly shine.