Physician (Interventional Cardiology)

Interventional CardiologistThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled. The Interventional Cardiologist physician will have appropriate training and experience in providing clinical, administrative, and teaching services in an inpatient and outpatient clinical setting for Cardiology services. This will include providing care that enhances further growth and development of the Cardiology department. Clinical responsibilities will include providing direct patient care, including through rotation into the Cardiology outpatient clinic, inpatient, e-consultations, and invasive/non-invasive procedures within his/her scope of practice as stated in Cardiology medical staff privileges. The physician will also directly contribute to advancing the Medical Center mission for Resident education.Duties include but are not limited to:Participation in Cardiology Clinics, inpatient consultations, and e-consultations.Performance include providing direct patient care, including through rotation into the Cardiology clinic, inpatient, e-consultations, and invasive/non-invasive procedures within his/her scope of practice as stated in Cardiology medical staff privileges.Participation in the clinical on-call schedule.Providing coverage for daily procedures to include: Transesophageal Echocardiography, Tilt Table Testing, Cardioversion, Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemaker and AICD procedures, and all future procedures requiring provider coverage.Provide collaborative care for transplant patients including timely submission of required transplant referral documentationResponsible to assist in ensuring that the Cardiology service that meets national (JC) accreditation standardsRefer to other specialties for Cardiac-related diagnoses.Assisting in the coordination of patient care for patient requiring transfers for cardiac procedures outside WPB facility.Ensuring the completion of Peer Reviews, Service Level Reviews, and Patient Advocate Complaints, and developing and implementing action plans related to Service and/or section-level performance monitors.Evaluating and enhancing productivity through best coding practices.Participation in Resident education including supervision of the clinical rotation in Cardiology.Participate in and attend CME activities and VA continuing educational activities.Participate in process improvement projects, construction meetings, design meetings and equipment meetings as assigned by the Chief of Medicine.Attend relevant committee assignments.Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Medicine.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCoE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.Pay: 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 moonlightingWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm