Physician (Interventional Cardiologist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) in Phoenix, Arizona seeks an Interventional Cardiologist to provide services for the Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The position offers a comprehensive total rewards package, with a five-day work week and rotating on-call coverage.

Applicants must have an MD or equivalent, with a full and unrestricted license from any US state, and board certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• A license from any US State or territory is required and CME reimbursement is possible for full-time with board certification.

Responsibilities

• Interprets ECGs, Holter and event monitor recordings and transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Performs and interprets transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Performs treadmill, pharmacologic, nuclear and echocardiograph stress tests.
• Coordinates care at VA and non-VA referral centers and utilizes telemedicine modalities to enhance patient care.
• Arranges and participates in rotating after-hours and weekend coverage as needed.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona provides cardiology services to Veteran patients. Specialty Care Medicine at the Phoenix VA Health Care System in Phoenix, Arizona requires an Interventional Cardiologist to provide cardiology services for the Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until 12/18/2026. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred on a regular basis. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly Qualified Applicants.

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: 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. The PVAHCS Medical Center is in need of an Interventional Cardiologist in cardiology services five days per week, with rotating weekend coverage and evening and weekend call, when necessary. Clinic services are required five days per week which includes patient examinations, patient education for procedure preparation, contacting patients with procedure results, and consult triaging. Cardiac Catheterization Lab services are required five days per week.

However, in emergent situations, evening and weekends procedures may be necessary. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Interprets of ECGs, Holter and event monitor recordings and transthoracic echocardiograms. Performs and interprets transesophageal echocardiograms Performs treadmill, pharmacologic, nuclear and echocardiograph stress tests. Remains available for all urgent assessments and consultations as part of the patient care team.

Performs Cardioversion procedures. Reviews pacemaker/AICD transmissions and adjusting settings accordingly. Coordinates care at VA and non VA referral centers for patients requiring cardiac services not provided in the facility Utilizes telemedicine modalities to enhance patient care

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 $300000 – $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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