Advance Your Career as a Cardiologist at Augusta VA

Job Description

Advance Your Career as a Cardiologist at Augusta VA

Are you ready to take your career to new heights while making a meaningful impact on the lives of America’s Veterans? The VA Augusta Health Care System invites applications from dedicated and passionate Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join our esteemed team in Augusta, Georgia. Experience the unique rewards of federal service, outstanding benefits, and the honor of caring for those who have served our nation.

Position Highlights:

\n
• Provide cardiology consultations (telephone, E-Consult) for VA Augusta and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
\n
• Interpret a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, stress tests, and echocardiograms
\n
• Supervise administration of echo contrast during echocardiograms as needed
\n
• Supervise and educate cardiology fellows and medical residents
\n
• Interrogate cardiac devices if appropriately trained
\n
• Participate in inpatient consultation services and on-call rotation
\n

Exceptional Compensation & Benefits:

\n
• Highly competitive salary with regular increases and an annual performance bonus
\n
• Generous paid time off: up to 55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME leave)
\n
• Robust federal retirement package: traditional pension (5-year vesting) + federal 401k with up to 5% matching
\n
• Comprehensive insurance: health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care; most benefits are portable into retirement
\n
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): up to $1,000/year with paid CME leave
\n
• Eligible for student loan reimbursement: up to $200,000 through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)**
\n
• Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage, at no cost
\n
• Flexible contracts: no restrictive employment agreement or moonlighting limitations
\n
• Can use any state medical license
\n

Discover Augusta, Georgia: Augusta is a vibrant city renowned for its affordable cost of living, welcoming community, and abundant recreational and cultural opportunities. Residents enjoy the charm of Southern hospitality, excellent schools, and outdoor activities along the Savannah River, with Atlanta and Charleston just a short drive away.

Join the VA Augusta team and help shape the future of Veteran care—while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance and rewarding career.

Apply today to serve those who have served us! Send your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.