General Cardiologist Opportunity - Beckley, West Virginia
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Are you ready to step away from the pressures of private practice and return to what truly matters-caring for patients? The Beckley VA Medical Center is seeking a General Cardiologist to join a mission-driven team where your work makes a real difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans.
Provide inpatient cardiology care in a supportive, collegial environment. You'll work alongside Hospitalists managing complex cases, covering a 13-bed inpatient unit and 5-bed ICU , while also performing stress testing, interpreting echocardiograms , and contributing to outpatient clinic services.
1. Preventive Cardiology - Risk assessment (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, family history) - Lifestyle modification counseling (diet, exercise, smoking cessation) 2. Diagnostic Evaluation - Physical examination and history review for cardiac symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope) - Interpretation of diagnostic tests: - Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) - Echocardiography - Stress testing (exercise, pharmacologic) - Holter monitor and event recorders - Cardiac CT, MRI (often coordinated with subspecialists) 3. Management of Common Cardiovascular Diseases - Coronary artery disease (stable/unstable angina, myocardial infarction-post-acute management) - Heart failure - Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias) - Hypertension - Hyperlipidemia - Valvular heart disease (aortic, mitral, tricuspid) - Cardiomyopathies 4. Coordination of Care: - Referral to subspecialists as needed (interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure) - Collaboration with primary care and other specialties for complex patient care 5. Procedures (typically non-invasive): - Interpretation of non-invasive studies - In some cases, performance of transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise stress tests Exclusions (usually not part of general cardiologist scope): - Invasive procedures (e.g. cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, device implantation) - Advanced heart failure therapies (LVAD, heart transplant) - Complex electrophysiology procedures (ablation, pacemaker/ICD insertion) 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: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Performance Pay: Up to 15K annually
Why Beckley, West Virginia? Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Beckley offers a lifestyle that's hard to match-where work-life balance isn't just a promise, it's a reality. Enjoy:
* World-class hiking, biking, fishing, and camping * Nearby White Sulphur Springs , home of the renowned The Greenbrier * Championship golf at The Resort at Glade Springs * A slower pace of life with a strong sense of community
Whether you're looking to come back home or discover a new place to plant roots, West Virginia offers natural beauty, affordability, and a quality of life that's second to none. Additional Highlights:
* Lower patient volume = more meaningful patient interactions * Supportive, mission-focused team culture * Open to U.S. citizens and non-citizens
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Provide inpatient cardiology care in a supportive, collegial environment. You'll work alongside Hospitalists managing complex cases, covering a 13-bed inpatient unit and 5-bed ICU , while also performing stress testing, interpreting echocardiograms , and contributing to outpatient clinic services.
1. Preventive Cardiology - Risk assessment (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, family history) - Lifestyle modification counseling (diet, exercise, smoking cessation) 2. Diagnostic Evaluation - Physical examination and history review for cardiac symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope) - Interpretation of diagnostic tests: - Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) - Echocardiography - Stress testing (exercise, pharmacologic) - Holter monitor and event recorders - Cardiac CT, MRI (often coordinated with subspecialists) 3. Management of Common Cardiovascular Diseases - Coronary artery disease (stable/unstable angina, myocardial infarction-post-acute management) - Heart failure - Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias) - Hypertension - Hyperlipidemia - Valvular heart disease (aortic, mitral, tricuspid) - Cardiomyopathies 4. Coordination of Care: - Referral to subspecialists as needed (interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure) - Collaboration with primary care and other specialties for complex patient care 5. Procedures (typically non-invasive): - Interpretation of non-invasive studies - In some cases, performance of transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise stress tests Exclusions (usually not part of general cardiologist scope): - Invasive procedures (e.g. cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, device implantation) - Advanced heart failure therapies (LVAD, heart transplant) - Complex electrophysiology procedures (ablation, pacemaker/ICD insertion) 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: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Performance Pay: Up to 15K annually
Why Beckley, West Virginia? Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Beckley offers a lifestyle that's hard to match-where work-life balance isn't just a promise, it's a reality. Enjoy:
* World-class hiking, biking, fishing, and camping * Nearby White Sulphur Springs , home of the renowned The Greenbrier * Championship golf at The Resort at Glade Springs * A slower pace of life with a strong sense of community
Whether you're looking to come back home or discover a new place to plant roots, West Virginia offers natural beauty, affordability, and a quality of life that's second to none. Additional Highlights:
* Lower patient volume = more meaningful patient interactions * Supportive, mission-focused team culture * Open to U.S. citizens and non-citizens
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