CARDIOLOGIST (Rolla)

Veterans Health Administration • Rolla, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiologist participates in and/or manages the clinical, administrative, academic, and research components of a general Cardiology program, as warranted. The physician diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with cardiac diseases using standard and accepted methods and techniques. Services include outpatient examinations, cardiology consultations, management of current treatment regimens, and arranging admission when necessary. The position also includes participation in the facility's tele-cardiology program and clinical consultation for Harry S Truman VA Medical Center staff. The patient caseload may include inpatients, outpatients, or both, and may involve consulting with primary care physicians when symptoms suggest a cardiac issue. The physician interviews and examines patients, selects appropriate diagnostic tests, interprets and collates results, and coordinates patient care. The role shares after-hours call responsibilities with section physicians on a rotating basis, participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews, and completes medical records in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires a pre-employment physical and may require a probationary period. The VA describes a total rewards package that includes salary and potential annual performance bonuses and salary increases, paid leave and holidays, retirement plans, insurance, and possible CME reimbursement. Recruitment or relocation incentives are not authorized. EDRP is authorized for eligible applicants; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• 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 board-certification eligibility, or an alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to background and security investigation and completion of online onboarding and application requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Physical ability to lift 15–44 pounds, push for approximately 2 hours, reach above the shoulder, use fingers and both hands, walk and stand for 3–5 hours, and kneel.
• Ability to perform rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; specified correctable near and far vision, depth perception, color discrimination, and hearing requirements apply. Hearing aids are permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or manage clinical, administrative, academic, and research components of the general Cardiology program, as warranted.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with cardiac diseases using standard and accepted methods and techniques.
• Provide outpatient examinations and cardiology consultations, manage current treatment regimens, and arrange admission status as necessary.
• Participate in providing care through the facility's tele-cardiology program.
• Provide clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VA Medical Center clinical staff.
• Care for inpatient and/or outpatient caseloads and consult with primary care physicians when symptoms suggest a cardiac issue.
• Interview and examine patients; select appropriate diagnostic testing; interpret and collate results; and coordinate patient care.
• Share after-hours call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 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 possible 5-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting 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 full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Education Debt Reduction Program authorized for eligible applicants; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree