General Cardiologist -Physician (Regular Ft) Recruitment/Relocation Authorized

Ohioacc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated General Cardiologist to enhance the health of Veterans through personalized care and innovative health plans. This role emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, offering a comprehensive rewards package that includes education debt reduction and competitive salary. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care. Join a mission-driven organization committed to honoring Veterans by providing top-tier healthcare services.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Recruitment incentives

Comprehensive total rewards package

Qualifications

• Must meet basic and additional requirements outlined in the job announcement.
• Current VA-employed physicians are deemed qualified.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Whole Health System of care for Veterans.
• Serve as a General Cardiologist focusing on cardiovascular conditions.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and supervise cardiology fellows.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Doctor of Medicine degree

Medical license

Residency training

Proficiency in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after reviewing the application. Learn more.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending training or license completion applicants may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met initial appointment standards are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per VA policy.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Completion of residency training approved by the VA or equivalent, leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Enrolled residents in approved programs are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and may only be appointed intermittently or on a fee basis.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical requirements include participation in a pre-employment exam.

Duties

• Promote a Whole Health System of care, empowering Veterans to manage their health.
• Create personalized health plans within a healing environment and community connection.
• Align with the VHA Mission to honor Veterans by providing exceptional healthcare.
• Offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including recruitment incentives, education debt reduction, and competitive salary.
• This position is eligible for EDRP, with application deadlines and award details as specified.
• Serve as a General Cardiologist, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, and heart failure.
• Utilize standard and specialized tests such as electrocardiograms, echocardiography, and angioplasty.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and supervise cardiology fellows.
• Perform procedures like cardioversions and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Maintain timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Work schedule to be determined.