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, 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.
The successful candidate should be comfortable performing all aspects of adult cardiology. Qualified candidates should be BE/BC in Cardiology. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform specialized electrophysiology procedures including catheter ablations, diagnostic EP studies, and implantation and follow-up of pacemakers, ICDs, and cardiac resynchronization devices in accordance with VA protocols.
Catheter ablations should include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias. Provide consultative and longitudinal care for inpatient and outpatient veterans with arrhythmias, in collaboration with primary care providers, cardiologists, and other VA healthcare team members. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and align with VA healthcare system goals.
Clinically supervise and teach cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students, fostering an academic environment consistent with the VA's commitment to education and training. Engage in clinical documentation, compliance, and reporting using the VA's electronic health record system, ensuring adherence to federal healthcare regulations and quality standards.
Diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias using advanced electrophysiological testing and interpretation, including ECGs, Holter monitors, event recorders, and implantable loop recorders. Perform interventional electrophysiology procedures, such as catheter ablations for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and ventricular tachycardia.
Implant and manage cardiac devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including general cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and internal medicine specialists to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Provide outpatient and inpatient consultations, ensuring appropriate diagnosis, follow-up care, and long-term management of electrophysiology patients. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and continuing medical education to maintain expertise and advance the electrophysiology program. Provide shared coverage of emergency/inpatient care during off hours. Participate in section and service meetings, quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Complete all medical record documentation within guidelines and appropriate deadline, including, but not limited to, e-consults, encounters, CPRS documentation, correctly code visits in accordance with coding guidelines, etc. Complete CME as required to maintain competency in specialized section and medical licensure. Participate in administrative work assignments, including program building as assigned by the Section Chief and the Service Chief.
Participate in general cardiology rounding and other Cardiology activities as needed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Nights and weekends as required by Cardiology leadership VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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
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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
cherri.varisco@va.gov · 414-530-4548
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $300000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This is a 25 Hours position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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