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Summary

The Mann-Grandstaff VA Healthcare System is dedicated to the delivery and continuity of high quality patient care. The full-time Cardiologist (Invasive/Non-Invasive) is responsible for providing direct clinical care to the Veteran population and functioning as an integral member of the Medicine Service team. The Cardiologist will play a pivotal role in the Cardiology program! Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more.

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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - 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
• 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 or fee-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
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Successful completion of a fellowship training program in cardiovascular medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
• Documentation of the management of 100 cardiovascular patients during the previous two years (may include patients seen as part of fellowship training)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certifications Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• Light carrying - under 15 pounds
• Pushing (5 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (5 hours)
• Standing (5 hours)
• Both legs required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Environmental Factors: Working closely with others
• Working alone
• Protracted or irregular hours of work.

Duties

• The duties and responsibilities of a staff cardiologist encompass a balance of direct patient care - administrative tasks - educational roles - and research activities
• These responsibilities ensure the provision of high-quality - evidence-based care while contributing to the ongoing advancement of cardiology
• Responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients presenting cardiovascular symptoms
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as EKGs - echocardiograms (including stress - dobutamine - and transesophageal echocardiograms) - stress tests - Holter monitors - event recorder studies - and cardiac catheterizations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease - heart failure - arrhythmias - and hypertension
• Prescribe medications and provide ongoing management to patients - adjusting treatment regimens as needed based on patient responses
• Perform and/or supervise interventional electrophysiological procedures
• Educate patients on lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular risk - including diet - exercise - and smoking cessation
• Conduct regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to their care plans
• Diagnose - treat - and manage patients with cardiac diseases using standard - accepted methods and techniques - maintaining current knowledge and skills
• Perform general cardiology examinations on established or newly consulted patients - including e-consultations in Cardiology clinics
• Identify - evaluate - and address cardiac diseases - prevention - and health promotion issues of the Veteran population
• Manage referrals/consults and provide education and counseling to Veterans in preventive care - applying evidence-based care for various cardiac conditions
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records - including clinical notes - treatment plans - and follow-up documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• - Complete administrative tasks such as billing and coding
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare providers - including primary care physicians - surgeons - specialists - and advanced practitioners to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and formulate treatment plans
• Supervise and interpret exercise stress tests and certified in Nuclear Cardiology
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews - demonstrating knowledge of and promoting performance improvement
• Establish professional relationships with clinical service providers within the medical center - outpatient center - and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• Assess - triage - and prioritize Cardiology referral requests to facilitate prompt patient care - developing appropriate treatment plans - and coordinating follow-up care as needed
• Provide patient care and/or consultative services across outpatient clinics - inpatient wards - Urgent Care Centers (UCC) - community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) - and telehealth platforms
• Privileges to admit - evaluate - diagnose - and provide treatment or consultative services to patients over the age of 18 years old presenting with cardiovascular disease
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm (Compressed schedule may be authorized)