PHYSICIAN-CARDIOLOGIST

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (50-55 days per year)

Education Debt Reduction Program

Free malpractice liability protection

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified physician specializing in cardiology to provide patient care under comprehensive rewards. Candidates must possess a medical degree, residency training, and hold a full, unrestricted license.

This role offers competitive salary, retirement options, ample paid time off, and education benefits through the Education Debt Reduction Program, ensuring support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific recruitment conditions.
• Must have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
• Different pathways for fulfilling residency training requirements.
• Exceptions for residents in accredited training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and recognize complex situations impacting care.
• Develop interdisciplinary teams to improve performance.
• Document interventions and communicate effectively.

Skills

Cardiologist

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree

Completed residency training

Job description

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement until September 30 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Preferred Experience: Cardiologist.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Current – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training – approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency (or fellowship if applicable) was completed.
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States.
• OR (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
• They are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
• Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer – who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical Requirements: In Accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment).
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Pay: Competitive salary – annual performance bonus – regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Clinical Practice: Appropriately documents own interventions and reviews appropriate health team documentation of patient treatment plans and involves the primary care provider when indicated to treat changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes using sound judgment and a professional attitude.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in professional issues.
• Quality of Care: Uses professional standards of care and practice to evaluate programs and activities.
• Develops and leads interdisciplinary teams to improve organizational performance.
• Recognizes impediments to health care delivery and uses problem‑solving/performance improvement approaches to improve outcomes.
• Establishes objective and measurable goals that are appropriate for case load size based on patient population and diagnoses.
• Tracks and trends issues related to care delivery and role implementation.
• Performance: Develops and implements interdisciplinary standards of practice and care.
• Facilitates open dialogue among peers, supervisors, and staff.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families/significant others, and the health team members.
• Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview.