Physician Cardiologist Veterans Health Administration

Job Description

Job Description

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible .
EDRP Authorized: Individuals who have previously participated in EDRP are not eligible to apply for this incentive. Please reach out to the EDRP Coordinator for any inquiries or assistance.
Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increments.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid leave annually, which includes 26 days of vacation, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potentially 5 days of paid absence for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Retirement Benefits: Access to a traditional federal pension (with a 5-year vesting period) and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.
Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance options can be continued into retirement).
Licensure: Must possess one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
CME Reimbursement: Eligible for up to $1,000 per year for CME expenses (must be full-time and board-certified).
Malpractice Coverage: Liability protection is provided at no cost, including tail coverage.
Contractual Agreement: No Physician Employment Contract is required, and there are no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

The Cardiologist Physician is a specialized healthcare provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive patient care within their field. This role is full-time and serves as a vital resource for the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS) at the Leavenworth campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering competent care to a diverse population of Veterans, considering cultural, socio-economic, military service, and age-specific factors.
• Gathering pertinent health and medical histories.
• Conducting physical examinations based on patient age and history.
• Performing or ordering preventive and diagnostic procedures tailored to the patient's age and medical history.
• Identifying health and medical risk factors.
• Utilizing critical thinking in the diagnostic process.
• Synthesizing and analyzing collected data.
• Formulating differential diagnoses based on history, physical exams, and diagnostic test results.
• Prioritizing health needs of Veterans.
• Creating individualized treatment plans.
• Ordering additional diagnostic tests as necessary.
• Selecting suitable pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Developing patient education plans.
• Initiating consultations or referrals as needed.
• Establishing priorities for interventions.
• Providing tailored care to meet the identified needs of Veterans.
• Implementing interventions aligned with the treatment plan.
• Starting interventions based on scientific principles and current clinical knowledge.
• Ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests accurately, and communicating results to patients.
• Prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents and/or non-pharmacologic therapies as indicated.
• Demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of advanced pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Adhering to standardized procedures as required.
• Implementing current clinical guidelines and pathways.
• Providing relevant patient education.
• Making appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources.
• Participating in peer reviews as assigned.
• Utilizing appropriate healthcare resources effectively.
• Obtaining informed consent when necessary.
• Maintaining a systematic follow-up process.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans promptly.
• Accurately documenting the effects of interventions and care outcomes in patient records.
• Reassessing and adjusting plans as needed to meet healthcare goals.
• Serving on committees, teams, workgroups, and participating in chart reviews as requested by administration.
• Completing all required training as mandated by the organization.
• Managing a variety of duties related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive healthcare plans for patients within the specialty.
• Providing ongoing inpatient or outpatient care within the assigned clinical setting.
• In inpatient settings, making rounds to observe and document each patient's medical progress, updating medical records, modifying orders as necessary, and informing the responsible physician of significant changes in patient conditions.
• In outpatient settings, evaluating patients and managing acute and chronic illnesses, focusing on maintaining stable conditions, preventive healthcare, and screenings. Consulting with other physicians regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.