Cardiology Section Chief — Lead Cardiology & Education

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Sign-on bonus may be authorized

Job summary

The Physician-Section Chief Cardiology at the Martinsburg West Virginia VA Medical Center leads the Cardiology service within the Specialty Care division, guiding cardiovascular patient care for inpatients and outpatients and overseeing diagnostic testing such as treadmill, nuclear scanning, echocardiography, pacemakers and Holter monitors.

The role requires sustained clinical leadership, education of staff, policy updates, and active representation on committees to advance patient care within

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship requirement as per VA policy
• Board certification reference: visit VA Qualification Standards page for details
• Licensure: full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Helps increase efficiency and productivity throughout the unit
• Provides oversight on Cardiology regarding consultations, evaluating inpatients and outpatients, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as treadmill, nuclear scans, echocardiography, pacemakers and Holter Monitors
• Supervises physician performance, documentation of procedures, and quality of care within privileges
• Participates in staff evaluations and committee activities; may perform other duties as assigned by leadership
• Represents the unit on committees and contributes to inpatient policies and staff education

Job description

The Physician-Section Chief Cardiology at the Martinsburg West Virginia VA Medical Center leads the Cardiology service within the Specialty Care division, guiding cardiovascular patient care for inpatients and outpatients and overseeing diagnostic testing such as treadmill, nuclear scanning, echocardiography, pacemakers and Holter monitors.

The role requires sustained clinical leadership, education of staff, policy updates, and active representation on committees to advance patient care within