Physician - Cardiologist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board certified/eligible - experience as a Cardiologist - completion of a cardiology fellowship
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• Physical Requirements: Position requires a pre-employment evaluation
• See VA Handbook and Directive 5019 for more information.

Duties

• The Marion - IL VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiologist to join the Specialty Care team!
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact View email address on click.appcast.io - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance The Cardiologist serves within the Medicine Service at the Marion VA Medical Center
• The incumbent works under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Medicine and the Chief of Staff - providing comprehensive - evidence-based cardiovascular care to Veterans
• This position supports the Medical Center's mission of delivering high-quality - patient-centered care to those who have served our nation
• Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct evaluation - diagnosis - and management of Veterans with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease - heart failure - arrhythmias - valvular disease - hypertension - and peripheral vascular disease Performs and interprets diagnostic studies including echocardiography - nuclear stress testing - exercise stress testing - ambulatory cardiac monitoring - and 12-lead ECGs Performs cardiac procedures within the scope of training and privileges - which may include cardiac catheterization - cardioversion - and pacemaker/ICD interrogation as applicable Manages both inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations in coordination with primary care - hospitalist - and subspecialty teams Documents all clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR/CPRS/VistA) Participates in quality improvement - patient safety initiatives - and peer review processes within the Medicine Service Supports compliance with Joint Commission standards - ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines - VA Directives - and VHA Handbooks Participates in morbidity and mortality conferences - cardiology department meetings - and service-level performance improvement activities Monitors and contributes to key performance indicators including heart failure readmission rates - anticoagulation management - and preventive cardiology metrics Supervises and provides education to residents - medical students - nurse practitioners - and physician assistants rotating through the Cardiology service as applicable Maintains required CME - and all VA-mandated training and competencies Demonstrates professionalism - ethical practice - and cultural sensitivity to the diverse needs of the Veteran population - including those with service-connected cardiovascular conditions Participates in committee assignments as designated by the Chief of Medicine or Chief of Staff Adheres to VA policies regarding timekeeping - leave requests - and scheduling obligations Participates in VISN-level cardiology workgroups or telehealth cardiology programs as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm with on-call responsibilities as determined by service needs
• Telehealth cardiology participation may be required
• 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
• Telehealth cardiology participation may be required