Physician (Non-Invasive Cardiologist)

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a full-time, non-invasive cardiology physician to provide cardiology services to Veteran patients. Experience in advanced heart failure treatment and therapies is favorably considered. PVAHCS is a core rotation site for the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix Cardiology fellowship program and Internal Medicine residency.

This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until 12/18/2026. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and eligible applicants are referred regularly. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. The position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements and approval; eligible selectees are notified in their conditional offer.

The position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50–55 days of paid time off per year, federal retirement benefits, federal insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and free liability protection with tail coverage. There is no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The physician evaluates and manages Veterans, provides inpatient and outpatient cardiac consultations, triages consults, completes electronic consultations, and interprets cardiac diagnostic studies. Other duties may be assigned by the Chief of Cardiology.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an 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 qualifying alternative training and independent-practice experience described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Meet applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Comply with the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Register with Selective Service if male and born after 12/31/1959.
• Applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated positions must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of VA employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advanced heart failure treatment and therapies.
• Board certification in Cardiology.
• Board certification in one or more non-invasive cardiovascular imaging modalities, such as echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, or nuclear cardiology.
• Expertise in structural heart imaging, including intraprocedural transesophageal echocardiography for balloon valvuloplasties, TAVR, TEER of mitral and tricuspid valves, TMVR, left atrial appendage occlusion, and PFO/ASD closure device placements.
• Ability to perform and interpret cardiac CT, CMR, and nuclear stress tests.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage Veterans.
• Interpret echocardiography, including transesophageal and stress studies.
• Triage consults and complete electronic consultations.
• Interpret stress tests, including exercise treadmill and myocardial perfusion imaging.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiac consultations, including in the ICU, Med-Surg, and Telemetry settings.
• Interpret Holter and event monitor data.
• Interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Cardiology.

Benefits

• 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 with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• 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.
• Possible recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) for highly qualified applicants.
• Possible eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000 subject to program approval and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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