Non-Invasive Cardiologist — Outpatient Care Leader

Department of Veterans Affairs; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentives

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Federal retirement benefits

Health insurance

CME reimbursement

Tail liability protection

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Corpus Christi, Texas seeks a board-certified Cardiologist to provide comprehensive cardiology care across ambulatory settings. You will supervise and collaborate with residents, perform consultations, and order diagnostic studies within VA guidelines.

The role emphasizes patient education, policy review, and participation in quality improvement efforts, with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising Physician.
• Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA.
• Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible.
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Reviews and revises policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System mandates.
• Reviews and guides protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with fee facilities to meet patients needs and maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Clinical: Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Cardiology including: Performs a comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines.
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, electromyography (EMG), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests.
• Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient evaluation.
• Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
• Competence in cardiology procedures is desirable and documentation of procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested.
• Participate in all VISN and national level efforts in cardiac programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of Cardiology care.
• Provide or assist residents and/or the nurse practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the cardiology patients, and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to cardiac interventions.
• Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident, and attending notes as appropriate.
• Perform outpatient cardiology consultation reviews, evaluations and treatment.
• Participate in various committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs; Involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process.
• Staff cardiologists shall be responsible for outpatient care, and graduate and undergraduate medical education, and scientific research as appropriate.

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs in Corpus Christi, Texas seeks a board-certified Cardiologist to provide comprehensive cardiology care across ambulatory settings. You will supervise and collaborate with residents, perform consultations, and order diagnostic studies within VA guidelines.

The role emphasizes patient education, policy review, and participation in quality improvement efforts, with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for research and teaching.