Physician - General Cardiologist

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Responsibilities The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for a full-time position as a General Cardiologist with established skills in Preventive Cardiology, Geriatric Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (cMRI). The successful candidate will participate in the General Cardiology section at VABHS with a focus on preventive, geriatric, and cMRI. S/he will participate in the general cardiology inpatient service, which involves working at least three holidays per year, and will hold a minimum of two full-day outpatient continuity clinics each month at the Brockton campus. S/he will also be required to provide emergency coverage for last-minute changes in inpatient and consult coverage for the Cardiology section. In addition to clinical duties in cardiology, the candidate will participate in cMRI acquisition and reading.The successful candidate must have completed both a Geriatric Fellowship and an Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship, must be board certified in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiac MRI, and must have an established track record of publishing research in cMRI (at least ten publications in the last ten years). The position involves teaching of residents and cardiovascular disease Fellows from our affiliates Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School. Candidates with a successful track record and interest in developing an active program in clinical or basic research, quality of care, or equivalent academic area are encouraged to apply. The position may support an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School or Boston University Medical School as Instructor or Assistant Professor commensurate with experience and accomplishments. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. 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 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 Work Schedule: Full-Time; Emergency Coverage Required Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-05-14