Physician - Cardiologist (Electrophysiologist)

Cardiologist Electrophysiologist

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is recruiting for a Full Time Cardiologist Electrophysiologist located at Pittsburgh, PA. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct patient care at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center;
• Invasive electrophysiology procedures including cardiac device implantation, catheter ablation of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, and left atrial appendage occlusion;
• Participate in a robust clinical program in consultative, diagnostic, and non-invasive therapeutic aspects of cardiac electrophysiology in outpatient and inpatient settings;
• Participate in supervision of the APRN electrophysiology providers;
• Participate in management and supervision of the implanted cardiac rhythm device program and clinic, including CIED remote monitoring;
• Provide telemedicine services and consultation to other facilities, as required;
• Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance and other administrative duties as assigned;
• Interpretation of ECGs and Ambulatory Monitors;
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief, Cardiology Section.

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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 moonlighting

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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