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 determines the award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are 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; (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 in the United States; (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States 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 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 Internal or Family Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology Preferred Experience: Possess four (4) years of experience working in inpatient and/or outpatient settings Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit 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 VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive Contact – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm – Monday through Friday 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 days paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) 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 Physician – Cardiologist provides independent care delivery and specialty consultation for chronic and acute medical needs A major focus is on preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients – improve coordination of care – decrease clinic waits or delays – and appropriate use of resources Provides direct patient care including history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, clinical reminders, and consult completion as applicable Perform minor procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiogram and Elective Cardioversion per credentialing and privileging approvals Cardiology providers performing inpatient clinical duties are expected to remain proficient in providing inpatient/urgent/emergent consultative recommendations Perform medication reconciliation Triage incoming Cardiology service consults based on appropriateness, acuity/priority, and service capabilities Report/document results of ECGs, Echos, Holters, Stress Tests in a timely manner per protocol Participate in Cardiology Section meetings #J-18808-Ljbffr