Cardiology Section Chief — Lead Heart Care & Innovation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

PTO 50-55 days

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr.

- VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Cardiology Section Chief to lead a comprehensive Cardiology program within the Specialty Care division. This full-time physician role emphasizes high-level clinical leadership, program development, and collaboration with the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center for academic alignment. The position requires substantial cardiology experience, strong supervisory skills, and a track record in guiding cost-effective

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an approved school and board eligibility
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the United States
• Substantial cardiology experience and leadership in a large program

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of multidisciplinary Cardiology Section activities
• Lead clinical care delivery in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Develop and maintain practice guidelines, policies, and care methodologies
• Coordinate with referring physicians and other services to meet program goals
• Manage credentialing and supervision of cardiology staff and fellows
• Ensure regulatory and Joint Commission compliance and budget stewardship

Skills

Cardiology leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Job description

The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr.

- VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Cardiology Section Chief to lead a comprehensive Cardiology program within the Specialty Care division. This full-time physician role emphasizes high-level clinical leadership, program development, and collaboration with the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center for academic alignment. The position requires substantial cardiology experience, strong supervisory skills, and a track record in guiding cost-effective