PHYSICIAN-CARDIOLOGIST

Veterans Health Administration; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Presidential VA position with Veterans Health Administration requires holding a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and a U.S. medical license.

The appointee will work within a multidisciplinary team, adhere to professional standards, and contribute to program evaluation and patient care planning. The role emphasizes collaboration, clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, families, and health-team members, with scheduling to be discussed during the interview

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME-accredited school
• COCA-accredited osteopathic recognition where applicable
• ECFMG eligibility for graduates not covered above (foreign schools)

Responsibilities

• Quality of care: apply professional standards and evaluate programs and activities.
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams to improve performance.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health team members; document care and coordinate with primary care providers.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants 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: 1 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 involve 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, professional attitude and appropriate channels. Maintains current knowledge of trends in professional issues Duties include and not limited to the following: 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.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $315000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.