Physician - Associate Chief of Cardiologist
About The Position
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Associate Chief of Cardiology to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The Associate Chief collaborates with and supports the Chief of Cardiology in overseeing the Division, with a focus on strategic planning, administration, and supervision to support effective operations. The role provides leadership and resourcing support, helps implement VA, VISN, and Medical Center directives, monitors performance and care metrics, oversees quality assurance, and supports the Division’s clinical and administrative activities. It also includes supervising Cardiology advanced practice providers and coordinating Cardiology training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows. The position requires a medical degree, an unrestricted U.S. medical license, and qualifying residency training. The VA offers a total rewards package, including potential student loan repayment, paid leave, federal retirement and insurance programs, CME reimbursement subject to eligibility, and malpractice protection. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; alternative hours may be agreed upon at hire.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or a stated qualifying alternative pathway.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Successful completion of required background/security investigation, onboarding, and pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
- Participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Compliance with applicable drug-testing requirements for testing-designated positions.
- Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the announcement’s Required Documents section.
Nice To Haves
- Board certified or board eligible in Cardiology.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction, leadership support, vision, and optimized resourcing for the Cardiology Division.
- Help implement VA National, VISN, and Medical Center directives.
- Monitor and optimize performance and care metrics, and maintain required documentation.
- Evaluate and act on matters related to divisional activities, efficiency, and productivity.
- Conduct periodic and annual ePerformance and other programmatic evaluations.
- Oversee quality assurance activities and address care-related inquiries from patients and staff.
- Manage duty schedules and support smooth operations across all subsections.
- Assist with leave management, premium pay, and VATAS-related tasks.
- Conduct OPPE and FPPE reviews and reporting.
- Address JPSR-related matters.
- Coordinate Cardiology training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Collaborate with Minneapolis and VISN leadership on updates and strategic initiatives.
- Provide oversight and direct supervision of Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers.
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, with potential reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to program eligibility and approval.
- Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
- 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
- Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
- Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians.
- Free liability protection with tail coverage.
- No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
