Cardiology PhysicianVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following:Current BLS/ACLS requiredModerate Sedation Privileges and certification requiredCardiac CatheterizationsFluoroscopy privileges and certificationCentral venous line insertion and managementIntra-arterial lines insertion and managementInterpret EKGsInterpret holter monitorsCardioversionUse of thrombolytic agentsPericardiocentesisArterial punctureTemporary trans venous pacemaker placementIntra-aortic balloon pump insertion and managementPercutaneous coronary intervention cardiac catheterization and angiographyStress test interpretationParticipate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff.Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level.
Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Cardiology, Chief of Medicine, Chief of Staff and/or the Charles George VAMC Executive LeadershipAttend Cardiology team meetingsDemonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organizationParticipate in quality assurance programs and chart reviewsAttend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylawsComplete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical StaffParticipate in Medical Staff committee assignmentsPerform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine or his Associate.Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activitiesCustomer Services:Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in natureEmployee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goalsEmployee will ensure productivity is maintained at the established levelRecruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. 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 for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingTelework: This is not a tele-work positionVirtual: This is not a Virtual position.Remote: This is not a remote positionWork Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (Monday - Friday)