Physician Cardiologist

Veterans Health Administration; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 380,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

EDRP program

Annual CME reimbursement

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a full-time cardiologist to provide consultative services and manage cardiovascular care across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, including CBOCs. You will interpret ECGs, Holter and event monitors, and echocardiograms as part of a dedicated patient care team.

This federal position offers a competitive pay range of $380,000–$400,000 per year, comprehensive benefits, and potential incentives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from LCME/COCA accredited schools (as applicable).
• For foreign medical graduates, ECFMG eligibility verification may be required.
• Licensure: full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Interpret ECGs, Holter and event monitor recordings, and transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Perform transesophageal echocardiograms and stress testing (treadmill/pharmacologic/nuclear).
• Provide consultative services and develop treatment plans for cardiovascular care across inpatient, outpatient, and ED settings.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Royal C Johnson VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is an open continuous announcement until Jun 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred every 2 weeks until filled.

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. This position is for a full-time non-invasive and non-interventional cardiologist.

The Cardiologist will be responsible for consultative services and developing treatment plans for the management of Veterans in outpatient, inpatient, Community Living Center and emergency department settings. The incumbent will provide evaluations and treatment recommendations regarding patients with cardiovascular conditions.

The incumbent should have strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with other clinicians and staff throughout the facility and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Duties will include, but are not limited to: Interpretation of ECGs, Holter and event monitor recordings and transthoracic echocardiograms. Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiograms Perform treadmill, pharmacologic, nuclear and echocardiograph stress tests.

Be available for all urgent assessments and consultations as part of the patient care team. Perform Cardioversion procedures. Reviewing pacemaker/AICD transmissions and adjusting settings accordingly. Coordinating care at VA and non VA referral centers for patients requiring cardiac services not provided in the facility Utilize telemedicine modalities to enhance patient care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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 $380000 – $400000/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.

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