Physician - Cardiologist Heart Failure

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal employment benefits

Academic appointment at HMS

Harvard affiliated program

Job summary

VA Boston Healthcare System invites applications for a full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the cardiology service in Boston. The role includes participation in Heart Failure clinics, inpatient care, and collaboration with NPs, fellows, and the broader medical team.

The successful candidate will focus on advanced heart failure initiatives, cardiac amyloid and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy programs, while contributing to medical student and resident education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with full license in the United States
• Board certification in cardiovascular disease required
• Board certification in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology preferred
• Academic appointment at a medical school may be offered based on experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in Heart Failure services including ambulatory and inpatient care
• Collaborate with Heart Failure directors, NPs, and fellows to optimize patient care
• Focus on Cardiac Amyloid and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy programs with affiliate support
• Engage in general cardiology services and inpatient rounds
• Contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
• Manage attendings schedules and equipment needs to ensure service efficiency

Skills

Teaching

Inpatient care

Cardiology clinics

Education

Doctor of Medicine

American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease

American Board Certification in Advanced Heart Failure

Academic appointment eligibility

Job description

Summary

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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Required Experience: American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease American Board Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for a full-time position as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist
• The successful candidate will participate in the Heart Failure services at VABHS including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care
• They will work with the Director of Heart Failure service - Heart Failure NPs and Fellows - and the general cardiology teams to optimize the delivery of advanced care to heart failure patients
• They will focus on the Cardiac Amyloid program - the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program - and work closely with our affiliates (MGB) on developing an advanced heart failure program
• The successful candidate will also participate in the general cardiology services at VABHS including inpatient care
• The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students - residents - and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• They will manage the Attending schedules - assess equipment needs - and conduct other administrative roles to ensure the efficient success of the service
• The successful candidate must have American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and have training in and must have American Board Certification or eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School (HMS) as Instructor - Assistant Professor - or Associate Professor will be provided commensurate with experience and accomplishments
• VABHS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans throughout New England and is strongly affiliated