Physician - Deputy Chief Of Cardiology

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program , 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, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 selectee will help with the administrative functions within the Cardiology Section at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. These include oversight of cardiology care at Community Based Outpatient Clinics and ensuring timely care throughout the medical center catchment area. The medical center has an academic affiliation with the Medical University of South Carolina and the incumbent will be expected to work with learners including students, residents, and fellows to provide optimal care. Duties will include General Cardiology responsibilities but are not limited to the following: Assists the Chief of Cardiology with administrative functions of the Cardiology Section, including operational planning, staffing, scheduling, and workload and performance monitoring. Oversees cardiology care delivered at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and ensures timely, high-quality access to care throughout the medical center catchment area. Serves as acting Chief of Cardiology in the Chief's absence, and supervises and mentors Cardiology staff, including completion of performance and competency assessments as assigned. Participates in Ongoing and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE/FPPE), peer review, credentialing and privileging activities, and quality and patient safety initiatives. Works with learners, including students, residents, and fellows, in collaboration with the academic affiliate (Medical University of South Carolina), providing supervision, teaching, and optimal patient care. Performs and records cardiovascular history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits. Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages Veterans with acute, chronic, and long-term cardiovascular conditions, with an emphasis on cardiac disease prevention and health promotion. Interprets diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, ambulatory rhythm monitors, stress tests, and echocardiograms, and performs cardiology procedures as per successful applicant's training. Enters progress notes in the computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner. Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions and appropriate preventive care for both male and female Veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, medications, and laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Provides timely follow-up on test results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications, and responds to phone and E-consult requests. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted cardiology protocols and guidelines. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State law. Educates patients concerning cardiovascular conditions, recommended treatments, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation, immunizations, health screening, and other preventive health measures. Consults other specialties as appropriate (e.g., interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac surgery), according to service agreements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.