Physician - Director of Advanced Heart Failure

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program Eligible

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist at VA Boston Healthcare System. The candidate will participate in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant services, collaborating with Mass General Brigham.

Academic appointment with HMS is expected and research in clinical or basic areas is encouraged. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, teaching of residents and fellows, and clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Basic physician requirements and licensure.
• Ability to obtain academic appointment with partnering institutions.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Heart Failure and cardiology care at VA Boston healthcare system.
• Collaborate with Massachusetts General Brigham for cardiac programs.
• Teach residents and fellows in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease 1 - 2 years of experience in a high-volume mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant center
• 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 invites applications for a Heart Failure Cardiologist
• Candidates must also be eligible for an appointment with the academic affiliate Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB)
• The successful candidate will participate in heart failure care at VABHS with a focus on advanced heart failure - the Cardiac Amyloid Program - the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program - and the new Mechanical Support and Heart Transplant Program in close collaboration with the Cardiovascular Division at MGB
• The Clinical Director serves as the clinical and administrative liaison between VABHS and MGB for the program
• This position includes clinical activities in cardiology and heart failure at VABHS and on the heart failure and transplant services at MGB
• These activities include inpatient cardiology - advanced heart failure - mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant services - and outpatient ambulatory continuity care clinics
• The successful candidate will also participate in the general cardiology services at VABHS including inpatient care
• The position involves teaching of residents - Cardiovascular Disease Fellows - and subspecialty Fellows in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• The successful candidate must have Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure
• The successful candidate should have a track record of research in clinical or basic research - quality of care or an equivalent academic area
• 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 from throughout New England and is strongly affiliated with HMS 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
• 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.