Physician - Cardiology (Non-invasive) Echocardiography

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 290,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid time off: 50-55 days/year

Job summary

VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the echocardiography lab and general cardiology services, including ambulatory and inpatient care.

The successful candidate will engage in medical student, resident, and fellow teaching and must have Level III echocardiography training with board certification/eligibility in echocardiography and cardiovascular disease; an HMS academic appointment will be considered based on experience.

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required by VA policy
• MD/DO degree from an approved school
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine/surgery in the US
• Residency training in an approved core specialty leading to board eligibility
• Board certification requirements or eligible status in Cardiovascular Disease
• Familiarity with echocardiography (Level III)
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist in the Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System
• Work in the echocardiography lab and general cardiology services, including ambulatory and inpatient care
• Involve teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Possess Level III echocardiography training and board certification/eligibility in echocardiography and cardiovascular disease
• Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School commensurate with experience
• Participate in the VA's total rewards program and potential incentives

Skills

TEE proficiency

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

Echocardiography lab

Harvard Medical School affiliation

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: Level III training in echocardiography National Board of Echocardiography Certification American Board of Internal Medicine with sub-specialty Cardiovascular Disease Proficient in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) Preferred Experience: Sub-specialty board certifications include Advanced Cardiac Imaging through CBCCT - Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) - and Certified Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
• 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 work in the echocardiography lab and in the general cardiology services at VABHS including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care
• The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students - residents - and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• The successful candidate must have level III training in echocardiography - and National Board Certification or eligibility in Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Disease - at a minimum
• 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 with Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
• The System comprises three major campuses and five community-based outpatient clinics
• VABHS is the largest recipient of VA intramural research funds and ranks among the top VA facilities in total research funding - including VA's signature genetic repository - the Million Veteran Program - which offer significant collaborative opportunities
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible candidate
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA EDRP Program Support [e-mail] - for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
• 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: Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Tour of duty to be discussed during interview process.