Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Kernersville
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Seeking a Gastroenterologist to care for veterans in NC! The Salisbury VA HealthCare system is currently recruiting a full-time Gastroenterologist who is proficient in general GI procedures (EGD and colonoscopy) and interested in hepatology or IBD for our Kernersville Health Care Center. We are seeking a candidate for a position in Kernersville, NC, with the exciting opportunity to oversee operations as a Site Director. This role includes travel between our Kernersville and Salisbury markets (negotiable) and offers a competitive salary and dedicated administrative time associated with the Site Director title. Practice Environment: Kernersville, NC currently has 3 GI doctors who come on certain days who scope and see the clinic, and two surgeons who only do scope and do clinics. There are also two Physician Assistants located in Kernersville. Our facility utilizes 190 Olympus scopes and provides anesthesia on select days to support a comprehensive range of general gastrointestinal (GI) procedures. Research Opportunity: Research can be explored for an appointment at WFBH. Fellows are not circulating in Kernersville currently. There are four fellows per year in Salisbury, NC. Academic Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Benefits Salary Range: $300,000-$400,000 Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Work-Life Balance: Various flexible schedule options are available. This includes standard 8–10-hour workdays and compressed work schedules. Call Schedule: There is no call at Kernersville. It is an HCC. Can take calls at Salisbury VA Medical Center one day a week. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by V.A. 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 U.S. State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting 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. Must be eligible for academic appointment. Experience: None required

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