Physician-Cardiology (Non Invasive)

Ohioacc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix VA Health Care System seeks a full-time non-invasive Cardiology Physician specializing in advanced heart failure. The position offers collaboration with esteemed institutions and an opportunity to engage in research while providing comprehensive cardiology care to veterans, enhancing their overall healthcare experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Paid time off and federal retirement benefits

Insurance options and licensure reimbursement

CME reimbursement and malpractice coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current, unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S. is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient cardiac consultations.
• Participate in VA-led research with advanced cardiology services.
• Provide comprehensive veteran evaluation including echocardiography and stress tests.

Skills

Cardiology (Non-Invasive) experience

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Completed residency training in accredited core specialty program

Job description

Summary

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) is seeking to hire a full-time, non-invasive Cardiology Physician with advanced heart failure experience. PVAHCS serves as a rotation site for Cardiology fellowship and Internal Medicine residency programs and collaborates in VA-led research with the University of Arizona and Dignity Health, providing state-of-the-art research facilities and resources, including the Million Veterans Program—an innovative study aimed at improving veteran care and advancing medical science.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending training or license requirements may be temporarily accepted, but all requirements must be completed prior to hiring. Current VA-employed physicians who met previous qualification standards at initial appointment are considered to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited school
• Current, unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by the VA in an accredited core specialty program
• Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs are eligible for appointment as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee basis
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred: Cardiology (Non-Invasive) experience
• Physical requirements include lifting 15-44 pounds, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking and standing 3-5 hours, kneeling, rapid mental and muscular coordination, depth perception, color discrimination, and hearing ability. A physical exam and drug testing are required.

Duties

This role offers opportunities to participate in VA-led research and collaborate with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Dignity Health, utilizing advanced research facilities and resources, including the Million Veterans Program. The position provides a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, bonuses, paid time off, federal retirement benefits, insurance options, licensure, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work arrangements.

The physician will work full-time, five days per week, with rotating weekend coverage and on-call duties. Clinic services include veteran evaluation and management, inpatient and outpatient cardiac consultations, ICU, Med-Surg, and Telemetry, electronic consults, echocardiography (including transesophageal and stress tests), stress testing, Holter and event monitor interpretation, ECG interpretation, and other cardiology services such as device implantation, catheterization, coronary CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and rehabilitation. The work schedule is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (PST).