Cardiologist

Job Summary

Staff Cardiologist – Beckley VA Medical Center

Location: 200 Veterans Ave, Beckley, WV 25801

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm | Inpatient & Outpatient

Aptive is seeking a full-time Cardiologist to support a rewarding opportunity with the Beckley VA Medical Center in Beckley, WV. This position offers meaningful clinical impact, schedule stability, and the opportunity to care for America’s Veterans within a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. The Beckley VAMC is a Joint Commission–accredited, complexity level II facility serving Veterans across 11 counties in southern West Virginia.

Position Overview

The Cardiologist will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Department, and ICU settings. This role includes diagnostic evaluation, management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, test interpretation, and coordination of care during hospitalization and discharge. The provider will collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency physicians, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based cardiac care. This opportunity does not require call coverage, weekend work, or holiday responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency cardiac care for life‑threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest.
• Provide consultations for Emergency Department, inpatient, and ICU patients.
• Provide daily progress notes and support discharge planning.
• Document and coordinate patient transfers to higher levels of care.
• Conduct and interpret EKGs, phonocardiograms, echocardiograms, Holter monitors, and exercise stress testing.
• Diagnose cardiovascular conditions using clinical history, imaging, test results, and exam findings.
• Explain procedures and discuss diagnostic results or treatments with patients.
• Monitor and reevaluate patient progress throughout episodes of care.
• Order cardiac testing including stress tests, echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter monitoring, and cardiac catheterization consultations when indicated.
• Prescribe cardiovascular medications and recommend surgical interventions when appropriate.
• Provide consultations within the ICU and ED for critically ill cardiac patients.
• Supervise and educate medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers.
• Participate in cardiology peer review activities.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Setting: Inpatient and outpatient care at the Beckley VA Medical Center
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Call: None
• Weekends/Holidays: None
• Travel: Not required
• Telemedicine: Not allowed
• Support: Collaborative nursing and administrative staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure (base + market pay)
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
  • Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
  • Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
• Retention incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA‑accredited residency with board eligibility or certification in Cardiology
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Federal DEA license
• BLS certification
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Desired Qualifications

• Board-certified Cardiologist
• Experience with advanced cardiac imaging or willingness to train
• Experience supervising trainees or advanced practice providers
• Strong collaboration skills

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.