Physician (Cardiology)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeon

A full-time physician position is available on the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon team at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Duties are but not limited to: The cardiovascular and thoracic staff physician is responsible for patient care, patient education and resident supervision. The cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery care for patients within the scope of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. The scope of this activity covers all phases of clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery resident and possible medical student education with appropriate supervision in the outpatient setting, inpatient setting and operating room are expected of the provider. Scope of assigned duties: In addition to observance of federal, state and local regulatory policy and accreditation requirements, the staff cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities.

Administrative

• Writes medical orders and prescription for the care of the patient in accordance with federal and state law.
• Documents care in the computerized patient record system in accordance with North Texas VA healthcare system requirements.
• Obtain consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible.
• Provides education and counseling of patients and their families and the use of prescribed treatments and medications for other medical conditions.
• Reviewing revised policies and scope of practice standards to meet the needs of the National VA and North Texas VA healthcare system mandates.

Clinical

• Completes consults received for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery evaluation.
• Performs a comprehensive and detailed history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines.
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiologic exams and procedures.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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)

Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off for birth of child, adoption, foster care after completion of requisite service period.

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 $2,000 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

Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

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