Chief of the Cardiology Division

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The Chief of the Cardiology Division at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) will lead and oversee all aspects of cardiology care, education, research, and mentorship in a dynamic academic and clinical environment. Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiology Division, overseeing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology care and procedures.

• Provide expertise and direct patient care in non-invasive and/or invasive cardiology (including echocardiography, TEE, nuclear cardiology, stress testing, electrophysiology, and/or cardiac catheterization).

• Promote and support cross-disciplinary clinical, educational, and research collaborations.

• Demonstrate administrative and leadership expertise, including developing clinician scientists and advising underrepresented groups.

• Maintain eligibility for a UCLA faculty appointment at the Associate or full Professor level and for VA credentialing.

• Contribute strategically with vision, communication, and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent

• Board Certified

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license

Academic and Research Opportunities:

• Collaborate with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in education and research.

• Support and advance departmental research objectives, including the start-up of research programs.

• Foster and participate in clinical and research programs (cardiomyopathy, cardiac imaging, arrhythmia).

• Supervise, mentor, and teach trainees in general and advanced cardiology subspecialty programs.

Benefits and Features:

• Starting salary $350,000 - $400,000

• PTO: 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)

• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits

• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Service without strings

• Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000

Compensation Information:
$350000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually