Physician -Cardiologist

Duties: The cardiologist will provide direct cardiovascular care to an adult population eligible for care at the VA medical center or at any of its subsidiary locations. The cardiologist is responsible for a wide range of duties to ensure safe, efficient, high quality care.The Cardiologist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in the designated Cardiology clinic. As the result of a consultation from a PCP, the Cardiologist will complete an initial evaluation with documentation of the history and physical, formulate the plan of care and order entry. Other vital roles include: communication with patients and their families, patient education, communication with outpatient providers, arranging follow up care, notification of test results, and medication reconciliation.The Cardiologist will also respond to and complete cardiology e-consults. It will be the responsibility of the staff Cardiologist to enter orders requiring further workup or evaluations through outpatient/inpatient procedures to include, but are not limited to the following: cardioversion, Echocardiograms, Holter monitor, event monitor testing, nuclear stress testing, EKG, and pacer checks.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-430 pmBenefits:Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AuthorizedCompressed/Flexible: Available - Per supervisor approvalTelework: Not ApprovedVirtual: This is not a virtual positionEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): NOT AuthorizedPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual 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)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: 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 US State or territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursementMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingRequirements: Not specified in the provided job description. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06