Physician (Interventional Cardiologist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive for H

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) is hiring a physician-cardiologist to provide comprehensive patient care across interventional, non-invasive, consultative, inpatient and outpatient settings at the CGVAMC in Asheville. The role includes performing cardiac catheterizations, interpreting EKGs and holter data, and participating in quality and education activities.

The position requires an MD/DO from LCME/COCA-accredited schools, BLS/ACLS, and board certification where

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited medical school (or equivalent).
• BLS/ACLS certification is required.
• Board certification in cardiology preferred for this VA position.

Responsibilities

• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Moderate Sedation Privileges and certification required
• Cardiac Catheterizations
• Fluoroscopy privileges and certification
• Central venous line insertion and management
• Intra-arterial lines insertion and management
• Interpret EKGs
• Interpret holter monitors
• Cardioversion
• Use of thrombolytic agents
• Pericardiocentesis
• Arterial puncture
• Temporary trans venous pacemaker placement
• Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and management
• Percutaneous coronary intervention cardiac catheterization and angiography
• Stress test interpretation
• Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff.
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level.
• Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Cardiology, Chief of Medicine, Chief of Staff and/or the Charles George VAMC Executive Leadership
• Attend Cardiology team meetings
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine or his Associate.
• Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities
• Customer Services: Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature
• Employee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals
• Employee will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level

Skills

BLS/ACLS certified

Cardiology procedures

EKG/Holter interpretation

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

Fluoroscopy privileges

Central venous/arterial line management

Interventional cardiology techniques

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician is expected to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of interventional, non-invasive, consultative, and inpatient and outpatient cardiology patient care at the CGVAMC. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Moderate Sedation Privileges and certification required
• Cardiac Catheterizations
• Fluoroscopy privileges and certification
• Central venous line insertion and management
• Intra-arterial lines insertion and management
• Interpret EKGs
• Interpret holter monitors
• Cardioversion
• Use of thrombolytic agents
• Pericardiocentesis
• Arterial puncture
• Temporary trans venous pacemaker placement
• Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and management
• Percutaneous coronary intervention cardiac catheterization and angiography
• Stress test interpretation
• Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff.
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level.
• Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Cardiology, Chief of Medicine, Chief of Staff and/or the Charles George VAMC Executive Leadership
• Attend Cardiology team meetings
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine or his Associate.
• Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities
• Customer Services: Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature
• Employee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals
• Employee will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level

• 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
• Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a Virtual position.

Remote: This is not a remote position

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $350000 – $400000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.