Physician - Chief of Cardiology

4 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Samuel S. Stratton VAMC in Albany is seeking a Full-Time Chief of Cardiology. The Board Certified applicant should possess the leadership, energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. You will be given a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people -
our Veterans
Duties

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :The Stratton VA Medical Center is a level 1C facility in VISN2 North with affiliated VAMCs in Syracuse (1C) and Buffalo (1B) New York. Our clinical affiliate is Albany Medical Center which is the teaching hospital for Albany Medical College and the only academic medical center within 100 miles. Collaborative care is often provided by AMC for VA as they are across New Scotland Avenue from our site- an easy walk or short shuttle bus ride. In the Department of Medicine sub-specialty fellows rotate in the sections of allergy & immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, pulmonary/critical care and rheumatology. The medical wards are staffed by 3 hospitalist teams 2 teaching teams and 1 uncovered team that functions without resident involvement. There are 40 med-surg beds and 11 ICU beds. Our cardiac catheterization lab paused operations in 2019 and the national cardiology office has endorsed resumption of operations earlier this year. Key personnel are in place.

The section consists of:

2 full-time non-invasive cardiologists, 2 interventional cardiologists (0.6FTE and 1 full-time) as well as 2 APPs, 2 echo techs, 2 ECG techs, 2 cath lab techs, 1 clinical nurse coordinator, 1 cath lab manager, and 4 cath lab RNs.


The Physician - Chief of Cardiology position will encompass the breadth of general Cardiology clinical care, including inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic, and inpatient rounding. The Cardiology service is responsible for providing cardiovascular care and associated medical services to patients of the Medical Center and will function as support to the hospitalist, through inpatient consults; as support to the Primary Care Providers and Urgent Care providers via phone, e-consults or outpatient consults.


The incumbent must be a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiologist who will lead and manage the staff of a very active academic and clinical cardiology section.

Clinical responsibilities primarily include general cardiology skills such as echocardiography, exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, Holter monitor and EKG interpretations, diagnosis and management of arrhythmias.

Skills in the performance, supervision and interpretation of advanced cardiac imaging studies, including nuclear cardiology, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography are highly desired.

Other duties include managing patients on the inpatient telemetry unit and outpatient specialty clinics, performing cardiology consultations, and participating in cardiac catheterization, if qualified.

The Cardiology section is closely affiliated with Albany Medical College, and responsible for fellowship, resident and medical student training.

It is expected that the applicant is qualified to be a full-time faculty member at the affiliated medical school, and to participate in supervisory roles in fellowship and residency educational programs.

Research experience and the ability to attract grant funding is highly desirable. The Physician is charged with ensuring the delivery of the best possible general Cardiology services to our Veteran patients.

The Cardiology specialists will ensure provision of indicated services for conditions in both in-patient and out-patient clinical settings, including telemedicine.

This care must be delivered in accordance with hospital policy and meet community standards and pertains to outpatients as well as inpatients.


The incumbent will supervise all operational aspects of the Cardiology Service, including establishment of the highest clinical care standards, operations, and quality and participate in clinical review process such as tort claims, peer reviews, management reviews and administrative activities, as directed by the Chief of Medicine and/or Chief of Staff.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants.

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: To be discussed during interview/selection process.
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