Interventional Cardiologist - VA St. Louis Health Care System

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Interventional Cardiologist position is available within our organization’s Medical Service at the VA St. Louis MO Health Care System. This role involves delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare to all patients, working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient environments. The primary focus will be on diagnosing and treating various heart and vascular conditions through cardiac catheterization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of procedures, including balloon angioplasty, stent placement, heart valve repairs, and the insertion of pacemakers and defibrillators.
• Conduct medical evaluations and oversee the overall management of patients in conjunction with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide supervision and educational support to Internal Medicine Residents and medical students affiliated with our organization.

Location Highlights

St. Louis, Missouri, is a vibrant city known for its rich culture, diverse communities, and stable economy, making it an excellent choice for your next career move.

• Dynamic Job Market: The city features a strong job market with opportunities across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and education, hosting both major corporations and innovative startups.
• Cultural Richness: St. Louis is a cultural hub, offering historical landmarks like the Gateway Arch, world-class museums, a lively music scene, and diverse culinary options.
• Educational Opportunities: The city is home to prestigious institutions like Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University, fostering a vibrant intellectual community.
• Affordable Living: Compared to other major urban areas, St. Louis provides a lower cost of living, with affordable housing and reasonable living expenses, ensuring a high quality of life.
• Outdoor Recreation: Surrounded by natural beauty, St. Louis offers numerous outdoor activities in places like Forest Park and the nearby Ozark Mountains.
• Community and Family Life: The city is family-friendly, featuring excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and various family-oriented activities.
• Sports Enthusiasm: St. Louis has a passionate sports culture, with major league teams such as the Cardinals (MLB) and Blues (NHL), making game days an exciting experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: A sign-on bonus may be available for highly qualified candidates, up to 25%.
• Education Debt Reduction Program: This position qualifies for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which offers student loan repayment assistance. Eligibility requirements must be met, and applications should be submitted within four months of appointment.
• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary structure, along with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a potential 5-day 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: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Licensure: Must hold one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education, applicable for full-time employees with board certification.
• Malpractice Coverage: Liability protection is provided at no cost, including tail coverage.
• Contractual Flexibility: No physician employment contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.

Work Schedule

The standard work hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.