U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
PHYSICIAN CHIEF OF CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Summary
Physician Chief of Cardiology Services will provide consultation services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients in his or her designated field, in the inpatient and outpatient setting, at the SFVA, or one of the affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Cardiologists may travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS for Specialty Care. Physician should have expertise in non-invasive cardiology, including echocardiography, TEE and nuclear cardiology skills and stress testing. Duties
Physician will provide consultation services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients, in his or her designated field, in the inpatient and outpatient setting, at the SFVA, or one of the affiliated CBOCs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics). Cardiologists will contribute time to the VISN 23 clinical resource hub as requested by the Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care. Cardiologists may travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS for Specialty Care. Physician should have expertise in non-invasive cardiology, including echocardiography, TEE and nuclear cardiology skills and stress testing. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of joining. Each full-time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hours per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status. On-call duties would be assigned as necessary, primarily for coverage of inpatients and emergency room questions that may arise after hours. The Cardiology Section Chief supervises the Cardiology providers and reports directly to the ACOS Chief of Specialty Care. The Section Chief of Cardiology provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the section to maintain clinical and educational excellence, as monitored by various VHA metrics. Ensure cardiology providers comply with regulations, medical staff by laws, facility policies, Joint Commission standards, performance metrics, and applicable regulations, including the provider professional evaluation process. The Section Chief of Cardiology maintains the cardiology clinical grids and section schedules for cardiology providers. Participation in special projects pertinent to assigned subspecialty may be necessary as projects become available with strategic initiatives (e.g., chronic disease management programs such as Congestive Heart Failure or Hypertension programs). When working with inpatients, participate in discharge planning and other interdisciplinary patient care plan activities, ensuring proper hand-off at end of the shift as necessary. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Travel and Work Schedule
Travel:
25% Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Benefits and Compensation
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Approved Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5 days for CME) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Qualifications
Requirements U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal to test will result in denial of employment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Possible probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Onboarding requirements and acceptable ID documents for pre-employment; REAL ID compliance required after May 7, 2025. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for all VA Health Care Personnel; COVID-19 vaccination is also required unless legally accommodated. Basic Medical Qualifications
United States Citizenship or compliant non-citizen appointment as per VA policy. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an appropriately accredited school. Current, full, and unrestricted medical license. Residency training in an approved core specialty program leading to board eligibility (ACGME or AOA) or equivalent foreign-trained residency with verified practice in the US. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience
Minimum 3 years specialty experience; board certification is ideal. Additional Information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. COVID-19 vaccination requirement and other policy notes apply as described in the announcement. See the VA qualification standards for more details.
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Physician Chief of Cardiology Services will provide consultation services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients in his or her designated field, in the inpatient and outpatient setting, at the SFVA, or one of the affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Cardiologists may travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS for Specialty Care. Physician should have expertise in non-invasive cardiology, including echocardiography, TEE and nuclear cardiology skills and stress testing. Duties
Physician will provide consultation services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients, in his or her designated field, in the inpatient and outpatient setting, at the SFVA, or one of the affiliated CBOCs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics). Cardiologists will contribute time to the VISN 23 clinical resource hub as requested by the Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care. Cardiologists may travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS for Specialty Care. Physician should have expertise in non-invasive cardiology, including echocardiography, TEE and nuclear cardiology skills and stress testing. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of joining. Each full-time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hours per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status. On-call duties would be assigned as necessary, primarily for coverage of inpatients and emergency room questions that may arise after hours. The Cardiology Section Chief supervises the Cardiology providers and reports directly to the ACOS Chief of Specialty Care. The Section Chief of Cardiology provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the section to maintain clinical and educational excellence, as monitored by various VHA metrics. Ensure cardiology providers comply with regulations, medical staff by laws, facility policies, Joint Commission standards, performance metrics, and applicable regulations, including the provider professional evaluation process. The Section Chief of Cardiology maintains the cardiology clinical grids and section schedules for cardiology providers. Participation in special projects pertinent to assigned subspecialty may be necessary as projects become available with strategic initiatives (e.g., chronic disease management programs such as Congestive Heart Failure or Hypertension programs). When working with inpatients, participate in discharge planning and other interdisciplinary patient care plan activities, ensuring proper hand-off at end of the shift as necessary. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Travel and Work Schedule
Travel:
25% Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Benefits and Compensation
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Approved Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5 days for CME) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Qualifications
Requirements U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal to test will result in denial of employment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Possible probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Onboarding requirements and acceptable ID documents for pre-employment; REAL ID compliance required after May 7, 2025. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for all VA Health Care Personnel; COVID-19 vaccination is also required unless legally accommodated. Basic Medical Qualifications
United States Citizenship or compliant non-citizen appointment as per VA policy. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an appropriately accredited school. Current, full, and unrestricted medical license. Residency training in an approved core specialty program leading to board eligibility (ACGME or AOA) or equivalent foreign-trained residency with verified practice in the US. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience
Minimum 3 years specialty experience; board certification is ideal. Additional Information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. COVID-19 vaccination requirement and other policy notes apply as described in the announcement. See the VA qualification standards for more details.
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