Physician - Cardiologist

Summary 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 are ineligible to apply. Qualifications United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine 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, 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. VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies include: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed to provide appropriate professional training by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs 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 or fee‑basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; instead, 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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre‑employment physical. Requires lifting 15–44 pounds. Requires pushing (approx.) 2 hours. Requires reaching above shoulder. Requires use of fingers and both hands. Requires walking and standing for 3–5 hours and kneeling. Requires ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Duties The Marion, IL VA Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Cardiologist to join the Specialty Care team. If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please email Physician/Provider Recruiter (PPR) View email address on click.appcast.io for additional information. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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. Duties include but are not limited to: 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); performs and interprets diagnostic studies (including echocardiography, nuclear stress testing, exercise stress testing, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and 12‑lead ECGs); performs cardiac procedures within the scope of training and privileges (including cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, and pacemaker/ICD interrogation as applicable); manages both inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations in coordination with primary care, hospitalist, and subspecialty teams; documents all clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR/CPRS/VistA); participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and peer review processes within the Medicine Service; supports compliance with Joint Commission standards, ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines, VA Directives, and VHA Handbooks; participates in morbidity and mortality conferences, cardiology department meetings, and service‑level performance improvement activities; monitors and contributes to key performance indicators (including heart failure readmission rates, anticoagulation management, and preventive cardiology metrics); supervises and provides education to residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants rotating through the Cardiology service as applicable; maintains required CME and all VA‑mandated training and competencies; demonstrates professionalism, ethical practice, and cultural sensitivity to the diverse needs of the Veteran population, including those with service‑connected cardiovascular conditions; participates in committee assignments as designated by the Chief of Medicine or Chief of Staff; adheres to VA policies regarding timekeeping, leave requests, and scheduling obligations; participates in VISN‑level cardiology workgroups or telehealth cardiology programs as assigned; performs other duties as assigned. Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with on‑call responsibilities as determined by service needs. Telehealth cardiology participation may be required. 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 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 and no significant restriction on moonlighting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs