Non-Invasive Cardiologist

Ohioacc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Cardiologist to join their compassionate team in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This role offers a unique opportunity to care for our nation's Veterans, focusing on both outpatient and inpatient services. Enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes your work/life balance, with up to 55 days off annually. You will perform essential cardiology procedures and be part of a collaborative care team. This position promises a rewarding career path with diverse professional opportunities and generous benefits, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about patient care and community service.

Benefits

26 days annual paid vacation

13 sick days

11 holidays

Up to 5 Days paid absence for CME

Education Debt Reduction Program

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in Cardiology.
• Full unrestricted Licensure required in any U.S. State.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with cardiac conditions.
• Provide comprehensive care including treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Cardiac stress testing

Echocardiogram interpretation

Holter monitor interpretation

Temporary transvenous pacemaker placement

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with interpretation

Coronary CTA

Education

Board Certified in Cardiology

Medical Degree

Job description

Cardiologist Opportunity – Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC – Up to 55 Days off Annually

Serve Those Who’ve Served

Caring for our nation’s Veterans is among the most noble of callings.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Cardiologist to join the VA team. Your duties will include treat and manage patients who have illnesses related to General Cardiology and Supplemental Cardiac procedures. The applicant will provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Cardiac conditions. Clinical duties will include diagnosing, treating, and managing patients referred for management of Cardiac disorders including:

Core Cardiology Procedures

• Cardiac stress testing
• Cardioversion
• Echocardiogram interpretation
• Holter monitor interpretation.
• Pericardiocentesis (emergency)
• Temporary transvenous pacemaker placement
• Tilt table testing
• Use of thrombolytic agents
• Final Interpretation of EKGs
• Fluoroscopy

Supplemental Cardiology Procedures

• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with interpretation
• TEE with cardioversion
• Nuclear cardiology studies
• Coronary CTA
• Administration and management of Gp IIb/IIIa, vasoactive, and thrombolytic agents

The Cardiologist (Non-Invasive) will be a vital part of the Wilkes-Barre VA Healthcare System and will provide outpatient and inpatient consultative service.

Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday. On-Call as needed

VA physicians practice medicine more and spend less time on business tasks. Enjoy an environment that supports an interdisciplinary care team approach that delivers state-of-the-art medicine using some of the most advanced medical techniques and technologies in the Nation. Better Quality of Work/Life Balance ! The VA knows that the first step to providing superior patient care is self-care. The quality of work/life balance VA physicians experience simply cannot be found in private practice.

Benefits of a VA Physician:

• Interdisciplinary care team model of practice
• Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations.
• Diverse professional opportunities: clinical, leadership, education, research, and policy development
• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual paid vacation
• 13 sick days and 11 holidays
• Up to 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses.
• One license/50 states
• Generous health and retirement benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): this can be a lump sum upon starting or paid annually over up to 4 years
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): (the VA will pay for your moving costs for current VA employees)
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): is a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more

Community, Facility and Organization:

Wilkes-Barre is proud of its medical affiliations with top medical schools, supporting the VA's educational mission. Major medical affiliations are maintained with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland. More than 200 medical residents receive part of their training at this facility every year.

Wilkes-Barre located a short drive from Philadelphia and New York., The area offers a wide variety of cultural events, excellent museums, low taxes, and beautiful public gardens.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please submit CV and Cover Letter to Trina Foley [e-mail] , 800-461-8262 x7460 (O), 302-267-0251(C)

• U.S. Citizenship ( Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. )
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in ANY U.S. State.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology.