Seeking Cardiologist Physician In Leavenworth VA!

Department of Veterans Affairs; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS, seeks a cardiologist to provide comprehensive cardiac care to Veterans.

You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage cardiac conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, stress tests, ECGs, and other cardiovascular procedures; collaborating with primary care, surgery, pharmacy, nursing, and other teams; educating patients and families; and contributing to quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care: evaluating, diagnosing, and managing cardiac conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, stress tests, ECGs.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Educating patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Offering consultation services to other medical providers on complex cardiac cases.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and ensuring adherence to VA policies.
• Teaching and training residents, medical students, and staff as appropriate.

Job description

The Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center has an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate Cardiologist to serve the North Texas VA Healthcare System.

Facility Details:

The Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, is part of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System. It provides comprehensive health care services to Veterans, including primary care, specialty care, mental health, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Founded in 1885, the center is located on a historic campus and serves thousands of Veterans from northeastern Kansas and surrounding areas The Medical Center also serves Veterans from northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, including metropolitan Kansas City, rural areas, and tribal lands. Academically, the VA is affiliated with the University of Kansas School of Medicine and other local nursing and pharmacy schools for training future health professionals.

• Facilities and features: Inpatient and Outpatient Care: 91 beds for acute and long-term care, plus extensive outpatient services.
• Historic Campus: Originally established in 1885 for Civil War Veterans, several campus structures are part of the National Register of Historic Places.

Position Details:

A cardiologist at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac and cardiovascular diseases for Veterans. Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Providing Direct Patient Care: Evaluating, diagnosing, and managing cardiac conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Performing and Interpreting Diagnostic Tests: Such as echocardiograms, stress tests, ECGs, and other cardiovascular procedures.
• Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams: Working with primary care, surgery, pharmacy, nursing, and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Educating Patients and Families: Explaining diagnoses, procedures, medications, and lifestyle modifications to improve heart health.
• Consultation Services: Offering expertise to other medical providers regarding complex cardiac cases and management.
• Participating in Quality Improvement: Engaging in clinical reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to VA policies and best practices.
• Teaching and Training: Instructing residents, medical students, and staff as appropriate

These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with VA regulations and the mission to provide high-quality care to Veterans.

Tour of duty: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30 pm. Some flexibilities will be discussed on a potential interview. No on-call.

Salary: $300,000-$400,000+recruitment incentive/Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)..