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CARDIOLOGIST- PART TIME

Ohioacc, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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Overview This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed

Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience: Board Certification desired - Board Eligible considered

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical

Requires lifting 15-44 pounds

pushing (approx 2 hours)

reaching above shoulder

use of fingers and both hands

walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling

Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4

Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other

Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors

Hearing aid is permitted.

Responsibilities

ABOUT OUR GREAT CITY: Columbia - Missouri ranks #30 on the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Columbia has 91 parks and 8 trails totaling 26 miles for walking - running - and biking - with a 30-mile loop addition in the works

Columbia's trail system connects to the 237-mile Katy trail crossing the state

Columbia offers world-class healthcare - with highly ranked hospitals - including the University of Missouri Hospital - Boone Hospital Center - the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center - and Rusk Rehabilitation Center

Columbia is the site of internationally renowned "Roots N Blues N BBQ" annual music festival - the "True False" documentary film festival - and also hosts numerous arts - theater - and music events throughout the year

Educational opportunities abound at the University of Missouri - Stephens College - and Columbia College - and Columbia was ranked among 2018's Top 10 Best College Towns in the USA by Livability.com - thanks to the University of Missouri ("Mizzou") that plays a major role in Columbia's economy and culture

Top collegiate sporting events average 25 per month - with easy access to professional sports in nearby St Louis and Kansas City

Centralized location offers quick access to St Louis and Kansas City - as well as the State Capitol - Jefferson City - and the beautiful vacation getaway - Lake of the Ozarks

Columbia is also ranked by Niche.com as #25 best city to live in America - #28 best city to buy a house - and #24 best city to raise a family

Columbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating - fishing - hiking - biking and more

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact visn15edrp@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)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

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: Negotiable with service line

Cardiology Physician Job Duties: The Cardiologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Cardiology program - to include clinical - administrative - academic - and research components if warranted

The cardiologist will diagnose - treat - and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniques

Will provide services such as outpatient examinations - consultation services related to cardiology - management of patients with current treatment regimen - and admission status as necessary

Participate in providing care in the tele-cardiology program at the facility - Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff

Patient caseload may be inpatient - outpatient - or both

May work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a cardiac issue

Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care

Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation

Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews - Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff

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