Join Our Team: Exciting Opportunity for a growing Urology department! Chief and Staff

Principal Urologist (Section Chief)

Employer: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Salisbury VA Health Care System

Overview

We are seeking an experienced board‑certified Urologist to provide exemplary care to our veterans. We offer a diverse, team‑oriented career path focused on making a real difference with competitive salaries and benefits.

Duties

• Reports directly to the ACOS of surgery and delivers clinical/surgical care throughout the medical center while meeting compliance standards.
• Provides guidance to interns, residents/fellows, medical students, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, and is eligible for clinical appointment at Wake Forest University.
• Delivers patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and end‑of‑life care, and provides training and direction to support staff.
• Chairs the clinic or operating room 5 days per week with 20% administrative time.
• Supervises an average of eight direct reports and two residents.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required; non‑citizens only considered when qualified citizens unavailable.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent allopathic/osteopathic degree.
• Unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.
• Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Urology; must be eligible for academic appointment.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Affiliation with Atrium Wake Forest.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $380,000 – $400,000 per year.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 vacation, 13 sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, 5 CME days).
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• Dental, medical, life insurance, pension, 401(k) with 5% match, survivor benefits, etc.
• Continuing education stipend: up to $1,000+ annually.
• Sign‑on bonus authorized (no employment contracts, non‑compete clauses, or restrictive covenants).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Functions and Industries

Health Care Provider; Government Administration and Hospitals & Health Care

EEO Statement

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is an equal‑employment opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.