Physician (Invasive Cardiology Program Manager)

Veterans Health Administration • Kernersville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center is seeking an Invasive Cardiologist Program Manager for the Kernersville Health Care Center in Kernersville, North Carolina. The Invasive Cardiologist works under the Chief of Cardiology, the Chief of Medical Service, and the Chief of Staff to support sustainable growth, quality, and excellent outcomes for the Cardiology program. This is an open continuous announcement; qualified applicants may be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The position combines clinical, administrative, and—in applicable cases—academic and research responsibilities. The physician provides patient-centered cardiovascular care to adults, performs cardiac catheterization procedures, and collaborates with healthcare professionals and medical center staff to coordinate treatment. The position also includes leadership of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and supervision and guidance of assigned clinical and support personnel.

The physician must hold a doctor of medicine or equivalent degree, a current full and unrestricted U.S. medical license, and qualifying residency training. The announcement prefers a board-certified or board-eligible interventional cardiologist. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 residency training meeting VA requirements, in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or qualifying alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration is required.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug testing, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Completion of the required online onboarding and application documentation.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including visual acuity, hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity; periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; and possible patient or object transfers.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities according to stakeholder needs.

Nice To Haves

• Board-certified or board-eligible interventional cardiologist.
• Wake Forest faculty appointment, for the academic duties described.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
• Serve as acting chief of the section as needed.
• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to nurse practitioners, medical students, residents, and other assigned personnel.
• Participate in medical center committees and teams.
• Approve or disapprove leave for supervised physician, technical, nursing, and/or clerical personnel.
• Participate in staff selection and prepare recommendations for promotions and recognition of outstanding performance.
• Revise staff schedules and assignments as needed to respond to changing workloads and deadlines.
• Provide quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care to adult inpatients and outpatients as assigned.
• Perform cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Coordinate appropriate patient care with other health professionals, medical center staff, and management.
• Participate in peer review when requested.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning for patients admitted to Medicine services.
• Initiate changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and research findings.
• Integrate patient care activities with Medicine services, other medical center programs, and community care programs.
• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and peripheral vascular disease.
• Complete medical record documentation in CPRS promptly, including view alerts and encounter completion.
• Include patients, families, significant others, and healthcare providers in establishing measurable health education and treatment goals.
• Implement clinical practice guidelines and protocols for patients with complex medical needs.
• Use problem-solving methods to address issues affecting patient care or staff performance.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care according to patients’ age-specific requirements.
• Develop initial plans of care and lead development of standards of care.
• Identify acute, non-acute, and chronic health problems.
• For physicians with Wake Forest faculty appointments, participate in education of residents, fellows, and medical students through teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences.
• For physicians with Wake Forest faculty appointments, demonstrate and teach medical procedures to students, residents, and fellows as appropriate to their expertise.
• For physicians with Wake Forest faculty appointments, assist with developing and implementing education and training programs.
• Support the medical center-wide research mission and assist with studies of treatment modalities, outcomes, and other patient-care topics when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare system policies, rules, regulations, and bylaws.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement teams and other patient-care improvement programs as assigned.

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 five-day paid absence for continuing medical education.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual continuing medical education reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

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