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 Marion, IL VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiologist to join the Specialty Care team! If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please email Kirsten.Limbach@va.gov for additional information. 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 visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance The Cardiologist serves within the Medicine Service at the Marion VA Medical Center. The incumbent works under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Medicine and the Chief of Staff, providing comprehensive, evidence-based cardiovascular care to Veterans. This position supports the Medical Center's mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to those who have served our nation.
Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct evaluation, diagnosis, and management of Veterans with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease Performs and interprets diagnostic studies including echocardiography, nuclear stress testing, exercise stress testing, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and 12-lead ECGs Performs cardiac procedures within the scope of training and privileges, which may include cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, and pacemaker/ICD interrogation as applicable Manages both inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations in coordination with primary care, hospitalist, and subspecialty teams Documents all clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR/CPRS/VistA) Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and peer review processes within the Medicine Service Supports compliance with Joint Commission standards, ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines, VA Directives, and VHA Handbooks Participates in morbidity and mortality conferences, cardiology department meetings, and service-level performance improvement activities Monitors and contributes to key performance indicators including heart failure readmission rates, anticoagulation management, and preventive cardiology metrics Supervises and provides education to residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants rotating through the Cardiology service as applicable Maintains required CME, and all VA-mandated training and competencies Demonstrates professionalism, ethical practice, and cultural sensitivity to the diverse needs of the Veteran population, including those with service-connected cardiovascular conditions Participates in committee assignments as designated by the Chief of Medicine or Chief of Staff Adheres to VA policies regarding timekeeping, leave requests, and scheduling obligations Participates in VISN-level cardiology workgroups or telehealth cardiology programs as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with on-call responsibilities as determined by service needs.
Telehealth cardiology participation may be required.
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.
Kirsten.Limbach@va.gov · 228-910-3045
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $340000 – $390000/yr.
Applications close on 2027-03-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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