Physician - Cardiologist(General/Invasive/Interventional)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health insurance

Job summary

The Dayton VA Medical Center is recruiting a Cardiologist to provide comprehensive cardiac care, including echocardiography, ECG interpretation, and management of complex cardiac conditions.

The eligible candidate will hold an MD or DO, have an unrestricted US license, and be board-certified in cardiology or eligible. The position offers a competitive salary and full federal benefits, with a 0800–1630, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• Unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Board certification in cardiology or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with heart, lung, and vascular diseases.
• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiography and ECG interpretation.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Provide emergent care and consultative services as needed.

Skills

Clinical cardiology

ECG interpretation

Echocardiography

Critical care monitoring

Education

MD/DO degree

LCME/COCA accredited medical school

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

ECG machines

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Dayton VAMC Medical Service is recruiting for a Cardiologist.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include, but are not limited to: Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients ofall ages presenting with diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vesselsand manage complex cardiac conditions. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergentconditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency andconsultative call services.

Adult transthoracic echocardiography. Ambulatory electro cardiology monitor interpretation. DC Cardioversion, electrical, elective. ECG interpretation, including signal average ECG. Infusion and management of Gp iib/lla agents and thrombolytic agentsand antithrombotic agents. Insertion and management of central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and arterial lines. Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Perform history and physical exams. Peri cardiocentesis.

Stress echocardiography (exercise and pharmacologic stress). Stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic stress). Tilt table testing. Transcutaneous external pacemaker placement. All other duties as assigned.

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: 0800-1630, Monday-Friday

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 2027-01-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.