Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series and therefore CVs will continue to be required and accepted.

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
• Additional Requirement: Board certified in Cardiology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.

Duties

• NOTE: This multi-discipline recruitment will result in the hiring of one of the following disciplines: Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner - and Physicians
• Physician Assistant Posting: CBTD-12961123-26-CB Nurse Practitioner Posting: CBTD-12960769-26-CC Physicians: CBTD-12958518-26-CC VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): This position is eligible for the EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
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• 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 The cardiologist works within his/her privileges at all times
• Must be qualified to diagnose - treat - and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniques
• The cardiologist is expected to maintain current knowledge and skills
• She or he must be able to deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of Cardiology care - i.e
• she or he is expected to maintain good diagnostic and therapeutic acumen
• Works at both the Togus campus and select CBOCS - as needed
• Performing full general cardiology examinations on established or newly consulted patients - including video based tele-health consults and electronic consultations (e-Consults) in the Cardiology clinics - inpatient wards or Emergency Department for signs or symptoms of cardiac disease
• The Cardiologist will ensure communication with the hospitalists regarding inpatients and/or potential admissions
• Excellent communication skills are required to facilitate in state and out of state patient transfers in coordination with other facilities
• Interprets echocardiograms (including stress - dobutamine and transesophageal echocardiograms)
• Interprets holter monitor studies
• Interprets event recorder studies
• Interprets electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Certification in Nuclear Cardiology (desirable)
• Works with the Advanced Practice Practitioner staff to oversee and interpret exercise stress tests
• Inserts permanent and temporary cardiac pacemakers (desirable)
• Responsibilities will include completing medical records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws - Rules and Regulations - including (but not limited to): progress notes daily for inpatients and for each encounter on outpatients consult notes within 24 hours of evaluating patient new or renewal of prescriptions - transfer summaries and/or discharge instructions Participation in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• demonstrates knowledge of and promotes performance improvement in meeting organizational goals
• Conducts point of care audits and peer reviews when requested by Chief of Medicine
• Exercises corporate citizenship by serving as a leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees as requested and attending Medical Service Staff meetings and meetings of the Medical/Dental staff
• Teaches effectively and creatively and provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of cardiology-related educational programs
• Completes all mandatory training by due date
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m Bargaining Unit: This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.