Cardiology, Full Time Cardiologist Opportunity-Department of Veterans Affairs - Marion, Illinois

Job Description

The Cardiologist serves within the Medicine Service at the Marion VA Medical Center. The incumbent works under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Medicine and the Chief of Staff, providing comprehensive, evidence-based cardiovascular care to Veterans. This position supports the Medical Center's mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to those who have served our nation.

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• Provides direct evaluation, diagnosis, and management of Veterans with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease
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• Performs and interprets diagnostic studies including echocardiography, nuclear stress testing, exercise stress testing, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and 12-lead ECGs
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• Performs cardiac procedures within the scope of training and privileges, which may include cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, and pacemaker/ICD interrogation as applicable
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• Manages both inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations in coordination with primary care, hospitalist, and subspecialty teams
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• Documents all clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR/CPRS/VistA)
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• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and peer review processes within the Medicine Service
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• Supports compliance with Joint Commission standards, ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines, VA Directives, and VHA Handbooks
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• Participates in morbidity and mortality conferences, cardiology department meetings, and service-level performance improvement activities
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• Monitors and contributes to key performance indicators including heart failure readmission rates, anticoagulation management, and preventive cardiology metrics
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• Supervises and provides education to residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants rotating through the Cardiology service as applicable
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• Maintains required CME, and all VA-mandated training and competencies
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• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical practice, and cultural sensitivity to the diverse needs of the Veteran population, including those with service-connected cardiovascular conditions
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• Participates in committee assignments as designated by the Chief of Medicine or Chief of Staff
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• Adheres to VA policies regarding timekeeping, leave requests, and scheduling obligations
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• Participates in VISN-level cardiology workgroups or telehealth cardiology programs as assigned
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• Performs other duties as assigned
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