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Summary Due to system updates - this job opportunity announcement will close early on 9/26/2025. Applications received by 11:59pm ET on 9/26/2025 will be reviewed and referred to Hiring Managers - if found eligible and qualified. 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. Basic Requirements: 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) - (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 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 Additional Requirement: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiac Electrophysiology Preferred Experience: Formal fellowship training and/or significant experience as the primary operator Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position Pre-placement medical examination is required: Functional Requirements Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking; Standing; Kneeling; Repeated bending; Climbing - legs only; Both legs required; Near vision 13" to 16"; Far vision 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other; Hearing Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work Duties
Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe' - which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex' - the point where Arkansas - Louisiana and Texas meet The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base - as well as numerous colleges and universities - theaters - lakes - golf courses - beautiful housing areas - churches - and great schools With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region - the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent - temperate climate You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun - and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border - a little Lone Star too Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals - Vegas-style gaming - great local dining experiences - live music and family attractions VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment and Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact robert.knudsen@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Compensation: Competitive salary with annual performance bonus; regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave - 13 days sick leave - 11 federal holidays, plus possible 5 days CME leave) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major Duties/Responsibilities: Clinical practice Teaching cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students Performing inpatient or outpatient cardiovascular consultation services Reviewing physical requirements and conducting physical examinations of military and civilian personnel Serving as academic faculty for cardiovascular fellowship training program Providing medical consultative services and chart review for quality assurance or risk management Showing academic excellence through peer-reviewed publications and ongoing research Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (On Call as required)
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Summary Due to system updates - this job opportunity announcement will close early on 9/26/2025. Applications received by 11:59pm ET on 9/26/2025 will be reviewed and referred to Hiring Managers - if found eligible and qualified. 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. Basic Requirements: 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) - (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 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 Additional Requirement: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiac Electrophysiology Preferred Experience: Formal fellowship training and/or significant experience as the primary operator Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position Pre-placement medical examination is required: Functional Requirements Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking; Standing; Kneeling; Repeated bending; Climbing - legs only; Both legs required; Near vision 13" to 16"; Far vision 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other; Hearing Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work Duties
Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe' - which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex' - the point where Arkansas - Louisiana and Texas meet The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base - as well as numerous colleges and universities - theaters - lakes - golf courses - beautiful housing areas - churches - and great schools With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region - the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent - temperate climate You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun - and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border - a little Lone Star too Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals - Vegas-style gaming - great local dining experiences - live music and family attractions VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment and Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact robert.knudsen@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Compensation: Competitive salary with annual performance bonus; regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave - 13 days sick leave - 11 federal holidays, plus possible 5 days CME leave) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major Duties/Responsibilities: Clinical practice Teaching cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students Performing inpatient or outpatient cardiovascular consultation services Reviewing physical requirements and conducting physical examinations of military and civilian personnel Serving as academic faculty for cardiovascular fellowship training program Providing medical consultative services and chart review for quality assurance or risk management Showing academic excellence through peer-reviewed publications and ongoing research Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (On Call as required)
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