Physician-Section Chief Cardiology

Veterans Health Administration • Martinsburg, WV

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician-Section Chief Cardiology is located in the Specialty Care service at the Martinsburg West Virginia VA Medical Center. The position provides clinical oversight of Cardiology consultations, inpatient and outpatient clinic evaluations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests, including treadmill testing, nuclear scanning, echocardiography, pacemakers, and Holter monitors. The Section Chief assesses physicians’ diagnostic and treatment plans, performance, and documentation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within their individual privileges to help ensure optimal patient care.

The role supports efficiency and productivity across the unit and communicates proactively with the Medical Staff Department, the Chief of Staff, and other team members. It includes staff evaluation, communication, and counseling; representing the unit on appropriate committees; developing and updating inpatient policies and procedures; and participating in educational programs for inpatient personnel. Other clinical duties may be assigned by the Chief of Service or Chief of Staff. The position is expected to demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model.

The role requires a medical degree, a current full and unrestricted U.S. medical license, approved residency training, board certification, and proficiency in spoken and written English. The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VA benefits include paid leave and holidays, retirement plans, insurance, possible CME reimbursement, and free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and the position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility and approval.

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 board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative described in the announcement.
• Board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where non-citizens may be appointed under VA policy.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, and repeated bending.
• Meet VA pre-employment requirements, including applicable drug screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of Cardiology consultations and evaluate inpatient and outpatient clinic patients.
• Interpret diagnostic tests, including treadmill testing, nuclear scanning, echocardiography, pacemakers, and Holter monitors.
• Assess physicians’ diagnostic and treatment plans, performance, and documentation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within their individual privileges to support optimal patient care.
• Help increase efficiency and productivity throughout the unit.
• Communicate proactively with the Medical Staff Department, Chief of Staff, and other team members.
• Participate in staff evaluations, communications, and counseling.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the Chief of Service or Chief of Staff.
• Represent the unit’s interests on appropriate committees.
• Participate in educational programs for inpatient unit personnel.
• Develop and update inpatient policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model.

Benefits

• Possible recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus), subject to authorization.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, with potential reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to program approval and eligibility requirements.
• 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; some federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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