Interventional Cardiologist opportunity in Phoenix! Student Loan Reimbursement, Outstanding Benefits, and Much More!

Interventional Cardiologist opportunity in Phoenix! Student Loan Reimbursement, Outstanding Benefits, and Much More!

Join the most noble mission in healthcare by helping Veterans thrive! The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) in Phoenix, Arizona has an opportunity for an Interventional Cardiologist. We are a Cardiology fellowship and Internal Medicine residency rotation site that participates in VA-led research with the University of Arizona and Dignity Health. We offer state-of-the-art research facilities and resources, including the Million Veterans Program, a groundbreaking study to improve Veteran care and advance medical science. If you‘re looking to make a difference while advancing in your career, this opportunity is for you!

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + regular salary increases.

Paid-Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid-time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days of 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).

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement. *

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): a student loan payment reimbursement program of up to $200,000. **

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Employment Requirements:

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. Must maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license.

U.S. Citizenship required: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you‘re interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at or call !

Why should you choose Phoenix???

Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and is in the central region of the state. People know Phoenix for its year-round sun, desert beauty, and world-class resorts and golf. It is also the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and offers sophisticated urbanscapes, southwest culture, and lots of outdoor adventure. Sometimes, bigger really is better. Phoenix (the ‘Valley of the Sun‘ to locals) invites you to enjoy major destinations for recreation and relaxation, must-visit venues in the culinary and cocktail kingdoms, professional sports, and long-standing arts, civic and cultural institutions. That just scratches the surface of things to do in Phoenix!

* Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.

**Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact for questions or assistance.