Physician- Cardiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time, temporary physician to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The temporary appointment is 13 months; its outline will be discussed during the interview. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

The physician will provide general cardiology care and non-invasive cardiac imaging, with opportunities to practice advanced cardiac imaging for candidates with Cardiac CT or MR expertise. Care is provided in inpatient, outpatient, tele-cardiology, and outreach settings. The physician will also participate in teaching students, residents, and fellows. Prior general cardiology experience, preferably in an academic setting, is desirable but not mandatory.

The position operates within the VA’s Whole Health System of care, which aims to empower Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to their communities. The work supports the Veterans Health Administration mission to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved medical school.
• 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 training program leading to board-certification eligibility, or qualifying equivalent training and independent practice as specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Must complete applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must meet applicable VA appointment and application requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiology.
• Experience in general cardiology, preferably in an academic setting; this is desirable but not mandatory.
• Expertise in Cardiac CT and MR for opportunities to practice advanced cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cardiology care and non-invasive cardiac imaging.
• Provide care in inpatient, outpatient, tele-cardiology, and outreach settings.
• Participate in teaching students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop personalized care in alignment with the VA Whole Health System model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of annual paid time off, 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 five-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 annual CME reimbursement.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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