PHYSICIAN-CARDIOLOGIST
Department of Veterans Affairs - Lebanon, PA
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This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of 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 VA 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 US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Clinical Practice: * Appropriately documents own interventions and reviews appropriate health team documentation of patient treatment plans and involve the primary care provider when indicated to treat changes in the patient's condition. * Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes, using sound judgment, professional attitude and appropriate channels. * Maintains current knowledge of trends in professional issues Duties include and not limited to the following:Quality of Care: * Uses professional standards of care and practice to evaluate programs and activities. * Develops and leads interdisciplinary teams to improve organizational performance. Recognizes impediments to health care delivery and uses problem-solving/performance improvement approaches to improve outcomes. * Establishes objective and measurable goals that are appropriate for case load size based on patient population and diagnoses. * Tracks and trends issues related to care delivery and role implementation. Performance: * Develops and implements interdisciplinary standards of practice and care. * Facilitates open dialogue among peers, supervisors and staff. * Communicates effectively with patients, families/significant others and the health team members. Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Created: 2026-04-19