Cardiologist Job at Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Description

Cardiologist Opportunity – Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC – Up to 55 Days off Annually
Serve Those Who’ve Served
Caring for our nation’s Veterans is among the most noble of callings.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Cardiologist to join the VA team. Your duties will include treat and manage patients who have illnesses related to General Cardiology and Supplemental Cardiac procedures. The applicant will provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Cardiac conditions. Clinical duties will include diagnosing, treating, and managing patients referred for management of Cardiac disorders including:

Core Cardiology Procedures
· Cardiac stress testing
· Cardioversion
· Echocardiogram interpretation
· Holter monitor interpretation.
· Pericardiocentesis (emergency)
· Temporary transvenous pacemaker placement
· Tilt table testing
· Use of thrombolytic agents
· Final Interpretation of EKGs
· Fluoroscopy
Supplemental Cardiology Procedures
· Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with interpretation
· TEE with cardioversion
· Nuclear cardiology studies
· Coronary CTA
· Administration and management of Gp IIb/IIIa, vasoactive, and thrombolytic agents
The Cardiologist (Non-Invasive) will be a vital part of the Wilkes-Barre VA Healthcare System and will provide outpatient and inpatient consultative service.
· U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.)
· Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in ANY U.S. State.
· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology.
Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday. On-Call as needed
VA physicians practice medicine more and spend less time on business tasks. Enjoy an environment that supports an interdisciplinary care team approach that delivers state-of-the-art medicine using some of the most advanced medical techniques and technologies in the Nation. Better Quality of Work/Life Balance! The VA knows that the first step to providing superior patient care is self-care. The quality of work/life balance VA physicians experience simply cannot be found in private practice.
Benefits of a VA Physician:
· Interdisciplinary care team model of practice
· Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations.
· Diverse professional opportunities: clinical, leadership, education, research, and policy development
· Competitive salary
· 26 days annual paid vacation
· 13 sick days and 11 holidays
· Up to 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses.
· One license/50 states
· Generous health and retirement benefits
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): this can be a lump sum upon starting or paid annually over up to 4 years
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): (the VA will pay for your moving costs for current VA employees)
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): is 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 appointment. 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. Learn more
Community, Facility and Organization:
Wilkes-Barre is proud of its medical affiliations with top medical schools, supporting the VA's educational mission. Major medical affiliations are maintained with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland. More than 200 medical residents receive part of their training at this facility every year.
Wilkes-Barre located a short drive from Philadelphia and New York., The area offers a wide variety of cultural events, excellent museums, low taxes, and beautiful public gardens.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please submit CV and Cover Letter to Trina Foley catrina.foley@va.gov, 800-461-8262 x7460 (O), 302-267-0251(C)

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