Physician – Full Time Cardiologist, Mather VA, or Stockton VA Clinic
5 days ago
The Northern California Health Care System is the largest within the VISN-21 Network. The main academic affiliate is U.C. Davis. Northern California has a lot to offer to those seeking good weather and an abundance of outdoor activities whether you prefer the beaches of San Francisco or the mountains and snow of Lake Tahoe. Whether you’re interested in work/life balance, research, or academics you will find that working for the VA offers many benefits not to mention the great honor we have in serving our nation's heroes.
We are looking for full-time cardiologists that provide independent care delivery and specialty consultation for chronic and acute medical needs. The type of care is served to the Veteran population, with cardiovascular diseases consistent with those seen in the general population, namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, etc. A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with other specialty services, and utilize computerized/electronic medical records. Major functions of the position include preoperative cardiovascular risk assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic disease management. A major focus is on preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients, improving coordination of care, decreased clinic waits or delays, and appropriate use of resources. Additional functions include clinical oversight and providing guidance to mid-level providers such as Nurse Practitioners or trainees, such as residents, Medical Students, and Fellows.
The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direct patient care to include, but not limited to history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, clinical reminder, and consult completion as applicable.
- Perform minor procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiogram and Elective Cardioversion per credentialing and privileging approvals.
- Cardiology providers performing inpatient clinical duties are expected to remain proficient in providing
Inpatient/urgent/emergent consultative recommendations. - Perform medication reconciliation.
- Triage incoming Cardiology service consults based on appropriateness, acuity/priority, and service capabilities.
- Report/document results of ECGs, Echos, Holters, Stress Tests in a timely manner per protocol.
- Participate in Cardiology Section meetings.
Additional Requirement:
- Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology.
Great Benefits Working for the VA
- Up to 26 days of paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays; That is a total of 50 PTO days in a year
- Guaranteed salary increases, and an annual performance bonus up to $15,000.
- Licensure: 1 full & unrestricted active U.S. license (For clinical Professions)
- No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants.
- Federal Retirement Plan, Separate 401K with partial agency match
- Health Insurance (Dental & Vision supplemental insurance available) Life Insurance
- CME: $1,000/year and 5 days of paid absences for CME courses
- 12 Weeks of paid parental leave
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000
- Total compensation, including retirement $400+
Interested Candidates should email any questions and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to alisa.merriott@va.gov (VA MD Recruiter); ensuring that it reflects education, licensure, board certifications (if applicable) and citizenship.
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