Physician (Chief of Emergency Medicine) Emergency Department Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) – Salisbury VA Medical Center

Physician (Chief of Emergency Medicine)
Emergency Department Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) – Salisbury VA Medical Center

Join our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Department team! We are seeking a full-time board-certified physician to serve as Medical Officer of the Day, working flexible 8–12-hour shifts (approximately 80 hours per pay period) covering both clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage emergency department patients
• Respond to Code Blue, Code Red, and rapid response calls
• Provide inpatient and emergency coverage including disaster response
• Supervise medical students and residents as needed
• Participate in performance improvement, peer review, and committee activities

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary: $300,000–$400,000
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence)
• Malpractice Insurance: Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401k) with 5% match, survivor benefits, and more
• Continuing Education: Up to $2,500 annually
• No Employment Contracts: No non-compete clauses or restrictive covenants
• Work Schedule: Various shifts

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA policy
• Education: MD or DO
• Licensure: Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S. or its territories
• Residency: Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty
• Board Certification: Emergency Medicine
• Preferred Experience: Emergency Room experience, including leadership and supervision of ER personnel

Interested candidates:
Please email your current CV to Annie Luckey, VA Physician Provider Recruiter, at 

annie.luckey@va.gov