Non-Invasive Cardiologist

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a dedicated Cardiologist to provide comprehensive ambulatory care for patients within the scope of cardiology. In this role, the clinician will handle outpatient consultations, direct chronic patient management, and participate in cardiac programs while collaborating with residents and nurse practitioners. The position offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule with competitive compensation, sign-on bonuses, and extensive federal benefits.

Practice Info

• Ambulatory care setting within the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
• Outpatient cardiology environment focusing on consultations, evaluations, and chronic patient management
• Academic involvement with graduate and undergraduate medical education, including working with residents

Shift & Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ambulatory cardiology care, including outpatient consultations, evaluations, and chronic patient management
• Write medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances in accordance with federal, state, and facility policies
• Document patient care, history and physical examinations, and procedures in electronic health record systems such as CPRS
• Order diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, X-rays, EKGs, and EMGs, and consult other disciplines as necessary
• Provide patient and family education and counseling on preventive care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Guide protocols in chronic patient management and coordinate with fee facilities to meet patient needs
• Supervise or assist residents and nurse practitioners in the evaluation and treatment of cardiology patients
• Participate in departmental committees, quality improvement peer reviews, and national cardiac programs

Compensation

• Competitive salary ranging from $325,000 to $375,000
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Recruitment and relocation incentives, including an authorized sign-on bonus
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) authorized

Benefits

• 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by the VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time staff with board certification
• Free liability protection with malpractice tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• Competence in cardiology procedures is desirable
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory required
• Board certification required for specific CME reimbursement eligibility
• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available