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Universal Health
Salem, Virginia

Attending Physician - Part-Time/Flexible Hours

Internal MedicinePart-Time

Listed compensation

$150-$180/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Universal Health is a physician-owned medical practice serving post-acute and long-term care facilities. We are continuously striving to provide best-in-class experience for our patients and our employees. We have an immediate opening for an Attending Physician to serve the Salem, VA area. You will have a team of Advanced Practice Practitioners, supportive clinical and administrative staff to assist you in the day-to-day direct patient care.

We Offer

  • Autonomy
  • Flexible schedule - Part-Time hours
  • Work closely with provider support team
  • Competitive Pay
  • Exceptional Work Environment
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Engaged support system
  • EMR and dictation services available
  • Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

Doctorate of Medicine required (M.D. / D.O.)

Compassionate

You care and you care deeply. The well-being of your patients is your primary driver. You also care about every person and the resources that effect your patient’s wellness. Your genuine compassion influences every relationship and the decisions you make each day. We are determined to provide excellent Clinical Care with compassion.

Curious

You are determined to be the best you can be. This strong motivation compels you to learn. You observe, listen and acquire new information in order to be better. You humbly recognize that you have not yet arrived, but you consistently press toward that mark, your personal best. UHC creates the environment for you to realize that goal.

Capable

You are confident in your achieved level of professional proficiency. Your demeanor while humble exudes self-assurance. Your consistent, proven work ethic joined with your broad knowledge of medical procedures communicates comfort, peace and hope to your patients. These patients are your personal responsibility and you’ve got this! And because you do, so does UHC.

Collaborative

You are an integral part of the success of UHC. You are respected and valued as a member of our team, and we benefit from your unique contribution. Your professional attributes and dedication to our mission enable us to fulfill our promises. Together we provide excellent Clinical Care.

Committed

You are devoted. Your sense of calling makes your work much more than just a job. Your patients are people with names, feelings and rich histories. They deserve the best medical care they can get and you intend to give it. UHC is committed to be the absolute best in our field.

Hospital Specialties

  • Hospital Medicine

Primary Care Specialties

  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

COVID-19 Considerations

  • Candidate must be Covid vaccinated.

Work Location

  • In person

Key Responsibilities

The Attending Physician will provide direct patient care in post-acute and long-term care facilities. They will work alongside a team of Advanced Practice Practitioners and clinical staff to ensure high-quality medical services.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Electronic medical recordsCollaboration

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 60% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Internist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

5
<$300k
2
$300k-340k
15
$340k-380k
13
$380k-420k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
29%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,274 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Universal Health

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Autonomy
Flexible schedule
Supportive team
Competitive pay
Exceptional work environment
Malpractice coverage
Engaged support system
EMR and dictation services