Physician (Interventional Cardiologist)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Asheville, NC

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Physician is expected to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of interventional, non-invasive, consultative, and inpatient and outpatient cardiology patient care at the CGVAMC. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: 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 [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Telework: This is not a Tele-work position Virtual: This is not a Virtual position. Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Requirements

• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Moderate Sedation Privileges and certification required
• Fluoroscopy privileges and certification

Responsibilities

• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Moderate Sedation Privileges and certification required
• Cardiac Catheterizations
• Fluoroscopy privileges and certification
• Central venous line insertion and management
• Intra-arterial lines insertion and management
• Interpret EKGs
• Interpret holter monitors
• Cardioversion
• Use of thrombolytic agents
• Pericardiocentesis
• Arterial puncture
• Temporary trans venous pacemaker placement
• Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and management
• Percutaneous coronary intervention cardiac catheterization and angiography
• Stress test interpretation
• Participate 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 Leadership
• Attend Cardiology team meetings
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine or his Associate.
• Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities

Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• Recruitment/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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees