Physician (Cardiologist-Non Invasive) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP

Cardiologist Position

The Cardiologist will provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of cardiology. The scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care. Additional duties include the following:

Administrative

• Writes medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising physician.
• Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA.
• Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible.
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Reviews and revises policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System mandates.
• Reviews and guides protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with fee facilities to meet patients needs and maintain fiscal responsibility.

Clinical

• Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Cardiology including:
• Performs a comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines.
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, electromyography (EMG), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests.
• Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient evaluation.
• Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
• Competence in cardiology procedures is desirable and documentation of procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested.
• Participate in all VISN and national level efforts in cardiac programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of Cardiology care.
• Provide or assist residents and/or the nurse practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the cardiology patients, and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to cardiac interventions.
• Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident, and attending notes as appropriate.
• Perform outpatient cardiology consultation reviews, evaluations and treatment.
• Participate in various committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs; involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process.
• Staff cardiologists shall be responsible for outpatient care, and graduate and undergraduate medical education, and scientific research as appropriate.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized 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. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Learn more.

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