Physician-Cardiologist

VA Detroit; York (York County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Physician-Cardiologist, where you'll provide comprehensive patient care, including surgery and consultations. This role offers competitive salary, extensive benefits including paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have an MD, relevant licensure, and experience in cardiology.

Benefits

50-55 days of paid time off per year

Federal pension and 401K contributions

Comprehensive insurance package

$1,000/year CME reimbursement

Free liability protection

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and a full unrestricted license.
• Preferred experience as a Cardiologist.
• Background checks and physicals required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care including surgery and consults.
• Document interventions and review treatment plans.
• Develop standards of practice and facilitate team communication.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgery

Consultation

Communication

Education

MD or equivalent from an accredited institution

Job description

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Summary: This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Duties: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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, and possible 5 days for CME).

Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care.

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification).

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract; minimal restrictions on moonlighting. The incumbent will work as a Cardiologist in all aspects of patient care, including surgery, inpatient/outpatient care, and call rotation. Responsible for inpatient and outpatient consults from Primary Care and other specialties. Accountable to the Chief of Cardiology.

Clinical Practice Duties include:

• Document interventions and review patient treatment plans, involving primary care providers when indicated.
• Recognize complex situations impacting patient care and intervene appropriately.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional trends.

Quality of Care:

• Use standards of care to evaluate programs and activities.
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams to improve performance.
• Establish measurable goals based on patient population and diagnoses.
• Track and analyze care delivery issues.

Performance:

• Develop standards of practice and care.
• Facilitate open dialogue among staff and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.

Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, licensure, residency training, English proficiency, background/security checks, and passing pre-employment physicals and immunizations.

Qualifications: Must meet basic requirements, including degree, licensure, residency, and board eligibility. Preferred experience as a Cardiologist.

Education: MD or equivalent from an accredited institution. Foreign graduates must verify ECFMG certification.

This position is in the Excepted Service and VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. For application instructions and further details, refer to the full announcement.