Physician - Cardiologist-Electrophysiology

Physician - Interventional CardiologyThe Richmond VA Medical Center is a level 1a 349-bed facility offering primary, secondary, and tertiary health care in medicine, surgery, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, intermediate care, acute and sustaining spinal cord injury, skilled nursing home care, and palliative care. There are four community-based outpatient clinics located in Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Emporia and Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and a strong affiliation with the Medical College of Virginia. Provides comprehensive patient care in the form of non-invasive, consultative, and inpatient/outpatient cardiology care. Expertise in the interpretation/reading of EKGs, Holter monitors, Zio, loop records, tilt testing, non-invasive ICD stimulation, pacer and ICD evaluation and programming, are required. Invasive electrophysiology procedures including cardiac device implantation, catheter ablation of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, and left atrial appendage occlusion. Participate in management and supervision of the implanted cardiac rhythm device program and clinic, including CIED remote monitoring.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. 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 moonlightingThe duties and responsibilities of the Physician - Interventional Cardiology include, but are not limited to the following:Operates or directs the operation of diagnostic or interventional procedures which may include but are not limited to Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS/ACLS), moderate sedation, fluoroscopy, central venous line insertion and management, intra-arterial line insertion and management, cardiac catheterization, coronary arterial stenting and angioplasty, peripheral arterial stenting and angioplasty, cardioversion, use of thrombolytic agents, pericardiocentesis, arterial puncture, temporary trans-venous pacemaker placement, and intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and management.Provides off tour on call services for emergency cardiac catheterization procedures one out of every four weeks.Provides inpatient attending cardiologist patient care services in intensive care unit, intermediate care (stepdown), and acute medical ward service.Interprets electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Holter monitor, and stress test results.Collaborates clearly and effectively with mid-level providers, Physician colleagues, and other applicable parties. Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature.Participates in educational programs for and of the section.Participates in monitoring quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care, both at the section and facility level.Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.Participates in special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Attends team/section meetings, Medical Service staff meetings, and Chief of Staff (COS) meetings, as per bylaws.Demonstrates ethical conduct and serves as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.Utilizes the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for patient care documentation and the Clinical Procedure (CP) software for documentation of patient procedures.Completes medical records in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, ensuring productivity is maintained at the established level.Possesses an understanding of and sensitivity to the special needs of all patients in respect to age, developmental requirements, and culturally related factors.Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies.Utilizes word processing software to execute office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text; formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail.Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday