Physician - Director of Echocardiography

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

EDRP education debt relief

Job summary

The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System invites applications for a Cardiologist with specialization in Echocardiography to serve as Chief of Echocardiography.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of echocardiographic imaging at VABHS - including transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) - transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) - stress echocardiography - and advanced cardiac imaging modalities.

Qualifications

• Current medical license in the United States.
• Board certification in cardiology and advanced echocardiography.
• Experience in echocardiography leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all echocardiographic imaging at VABHS, including TTE and TEE.
• Lead Echo Lab operations, quality assurance, and accreditation efforts.
• Collaborate with BWH and HMS on imaging standards.
• Teach residents and fellows in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.
• Engage in clinical research or quality improvement related to cardiac imaging.
• Provide administrative and clinical leadership within the division.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiology leadership

Board certification

Clinical research

Education

Fellowship in Cardiovascular Imaging

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.

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: National Board of Echocardiography Certification American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease Level III training in Echocardiography Proficient in advanced echocardiography Proficient in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) Preferred Experience: ??Leadership or supervisory experience within an Echo Lab is strongly preferred 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 Cardiologist with specialization in Echocardiography to serve as Chief of Echocardiography
• The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of echocardiographic imaging at VABHS - including transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) - transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) - stress echocardiography - and advanced cardiac imaging modalities
• The Chief of Echocardiography will provide clinical leadership - operational direction - and supervision of the Echo Laboratory - working closely with sonographers - cardiologists - trainees - and interdisciplinary teams
• The position includes clinical responsibilities in echocardiography at VABHS and collaborative academic and imaging-related activities with the Cardiovascular Division at BWH
• Responsibilities include performing and interpreting echocardiographic studies - directing TEE services - participating in inpatient and outpatient cardiology services - and ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging across all care settings
• The Director serves as the primary clinical and administrative liaison for echocardiography between VABHS and BWH - ensuring alignment of imaging standards - protocols - equipment optimization - and quality assurance initiatives
• Additional duties include leadership in Echo Lab accreditation - workflow oversight - and implementation of imaging best practices across the healthcare system
• This position also involves active teaching of residents - Cardiovascular Disease Fellows - and subspecialty trainees in echocardiography and advanced cardiovascular imaging
• The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in clinical research - quality improvement - or academic scholarship related to cardiac imaging
• Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School (HMS) as Instructor - Assistant Professor - or Associate Professor will be provided commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments
• VABHS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans throughout New England and maintains strong academic affiliations with HMS and Boston University Chobanian & 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 funding nationally - consistently ranking among the top VA facilities in total research support
• 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.