The Lee County Healthcare Center is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiologist to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of non-invasive, consultative, and outpatient care. The Physician will be accountable to Section Chief of Cardiology Service assuring effective delivery of care in cardiology services and provides evaluation and treatment to Veterans.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and offers recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidate.
Duties include but not limited to: Supervision of Physician Assistants (PA), Advanced Practice Nurses (ANP) and Residents is a requirement in the clinical setting. This shall include annual review of performance with submission of a written report, which summarizes the clinical performance of the individual(s) supervised. This includes review of medical records, patient care, drug prescribing, and consultation on request.
Supervision of Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Nurse and Residents is a requirement in the clinical setting. Education is a mission of the VA. Participation in training of students and residents will be supported by all medicine providers when learners are assigned to their specialty or area of practice. Physicians will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, workplace assessments and committees as appropriate to the section.
Each provider will function as a team member and work collaboratively with nurses and ancillary staff. Physicians will be active in the management of their clinic grids in collaboration with the section chief of the specialty and the Chief/Assistant Chief of Medicine to ensure timely access to care, clinic utilization and productivity. Physicians will comply with VHA regulations and professional standards and ethical conduct.
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred on a regular basis. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Offered to highly qualified candidate. 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 Learn more.
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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
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.
anquinett.bledsoe@va.gov · 469-797-2135 X22135
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $300000 – $400000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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