Physician-Cardiologist (Heart Failure)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Cardiologist to manage advanced heart failure patients and engage in both inpatient and outpatient care. This role offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and participate in various programs while providing a comprehensive benefits package, including educational debt reduction and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Education loan repayment

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance options

Licensure support

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible).
• Current unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completion of residency training approved by VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage advanced heart failure patients and participate in care.
• Supervise trainees and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with providers and engage in facility committees.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree

Job description

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  Summary

  This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment initiative. Eligibility requirements must be met per VHA policy, and applications should be submitted within four months of appointment. The program offers awards up to $200,000, with eligibility periods from one to five years, determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review. Former participants are ineligible to apply.

  Qualifications

  Applicants must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending training or licensing requirements may be considered for referral and tentative selection but not final hiring until requirements are fulfilled. VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment standards are deemed qualified.

  • U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible)
  • Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
  • Current unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
  • Completion of residency training approved by VA
  • English proficiency
  • Physical ability to perform duties as described

  Duties

  The Cardiologist will manage advanced heart failure patients, participate in inpatient and outpatient care, teaching, and research. Responsibilities include supervising trainees, prescribing treatments, performing procedures, and participating in quality assurance and telehealth initiatives. The role requires collaboration with other providers and involvement in facility committees.

  Additional Information

  VA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including education loan repayment, competitive salary, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance options, licensure support, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules.