Physician (Regular Ft) - Interventional Cardiologist

Overview The VA St. Louis Health Care System is recruiting for a full‑time Interventional Cardiologist located within Specialty Care Service at our John Cochran Division. The St. Louis VA Health Care System provides cutting‑edge surgical and procedural care to veterans. Basic Qualifications United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State – Territory – or Commonwealth of the United States – or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training – approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency – or fellowship if applicable – was completed OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States OR (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as 'Physician Resident Providers' (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. – not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged Rather – they are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally – surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs In rare and unusual circumstances – the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer – who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience – accomplishments – performance – and qualifications warrant such action Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Preferred Experience: Interventional cardiologist with training in complex coronary interventions and CTOs (chronic total occlusion) – with mechanical support is preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: In Accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019 The Physical requirements of this position include the following tasks which may be performed intermittently: lifting of up to 10 lbs. – sitting (4 hours) – standing (2 hours) – walking (2 hours) – bending/stooping (1 hour) – twisting (1/2 hour) – simple grasping (4 hours) – fine manipulation (6 hours) – reaching above the shoulder (1/2 hour) – and operating machinery (1/2 hour). Jobs Responsibilities Provide comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high‑quality healthcare to all patients as a member of the inter‑disciplinary team at VAMC St Louis in both inpatient and outpatient settings Treat a range of heart and vascular conditions through cardiac catheterization Perform a range of procedures including balloon angioplasty, stent insertion, heart valve repair, and pacemaker and defibrillator insertion Provide medical evaluation and direct overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team Supervise and educate Internal Medicine Residents and medical students from Saint Louis VA affiliates Benefits and Compensation Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (vested after 5 years) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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; no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be offered to highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for a student‑loan payment reimbursement program (up to $200,000, award period 1–5 years). Applicants must meet eligibility per VHA policy and submit application within 4 months of appointment EDRP Coordinator contact for questions: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs