General Cardiologist

The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly motivated General Cardiologist to join the Medical Specialty Care Oversight Taskforce (MASCOT) within VISN 20. This hub-and-spoke cardiology network serves veterans across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, focusing on those with limited access to cardiology care. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive consultative care, leverage telehealth, and help mentor advanced practice providers.

Practice Info

• VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, WA
• Medical Specialty Care Oversight Taskforce (MASCOT) within VISN 20
• Hub-and-spoke cardiology network serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska
• Joint Commission-accredited, referral level 1a/high complexity, 459-bed facility

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiology consultation and management for patients across the network, both onsite and via telehealth
• Develop a strong telehealth presence and serve as a consultant/resource for cardiology and primary care advanced providers in the region
• Build and nurture clinical relationships to further the hub-and-spoke cardiology program
• Diagnose and treat coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders
• Provide outpatient consultative cardiology (including telehealth), inpatient consultation, and cardiac study interpretation
• Supervise, mentor, and educate cardiology advanced practice providers within the network; coordinate care between facilities
• Report to the VISN 20 Cardiology MASCOT Director
• Travel may be required to multiple duty stations within VISN 20

Compensation

• Competitive salary for Board-Certified Cardiologists
• Salary range: $330,000 - $400,000

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement via FERS: Social Security, pension, Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% government matching
• Paid time off: 26 days annual leave, 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 5 days CME leave
• Long-term care insurance available
• Educational Debt Reduction Program may be available for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Expertise required in electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, stress testing, and echocardiography
• Board certification/eligibility in echocardiography expected
• Academic appointment at the University of Washington School of Medicine is available based on experience
• No visa sponsorship available