Physician- Cardiologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

13-month temporary appointment

Job summary

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a full-time, temporary (13 months) Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the MVAMC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized.

The position includes care in multiple settings—In-Patient, Out-Patient, Tele-Cardiology and Outreach Cardiology—plus teaching responsibilities for students, residents and fellows. VA offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited institution.
• Experience in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging.
• Academic or teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cardiology care across in-patient, out-patient, tele-cardiology and outreach settings.
• Participate in teaching students, residents and fellows.
• Opportunity to practice advanced cardiac imaging (CT/MR) if skilled.

Skills

Cardiology

Non-invasive imaging

Teaching

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Tools

Cardiac CT

Cardiac MR

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a Full-Time, Temporary (13 months), Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the MVAMC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The outline of the 13 month Temporary appointment will be discussed during the interview stage.

The candidate must have experience in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging cardiac imaging. Ample opportunities also exist for practicing advanced cardiac imaging if the candidate has expertise in areas of Cardiac CT and MR. Prior experience in providing General Cardiology care, preferably in an academic setting, will be desirable but is not mandatory.

Care will be provided in multiple settings including In-Patient, Out-Patient, Tele-Cardiology and Outreach Cardiology visits. Will also need to participate in the teaching of students, residents, and fellows. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidate Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.

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 $350000 – $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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