Physician - Cardiologist

Cardiologist Position

The Marion, IL VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiologist to join the Specialty Care team. 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