This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/01/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (open continuous announcement).
A full-time Physician position is available on the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon team at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties are but not limited to: The Cardiovascular and Thoracic staff physician is responsible for patient care, patient education and resident supervision.
The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery care for patients within the scope of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. The scope of this activity covers all phases of clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery resident and possible medical student education with appropriate supervision in the outpatient setting, inpatient setting and operating room are expected of the provider. Scope of assigned duties:In addition to observance of federal, state and local regulatory policy and accreditation requirements, the staff cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities.
Administrative Writes medical orders and prescription for the care of the patient in accordance with federal and state law. Documents care in the computerized patient record system in accordance with North Texas VA healthcare system requirements. Obtain consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible.
Provides education and counseling of patients and their families and the use of prescribed treatments and medications for other medical conditions. Reviewing revised policies and scope of practice standards to meet the needs of the National VA and North Texas VA healthcare system mandates. Clinical Completes consults received for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery evaluation.
Performs a comprehensive and detailed history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines, Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiologic exams and procedures. Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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). Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off for birth of child, adoption, foster care after completion of requisite service period.
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 $2,000 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: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
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.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $124308 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-01-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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