U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range
This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $290,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
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
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
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
Approved residencies include those accredited by ACGME or AOA, or non-US residency programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States, as determined by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
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
PRPs 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
Must possess Board Certification in Echocardiography and Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease
Must possess Level 3 Echocardiography Certification
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical requirements: Evaluation of physical, cognitive, and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required prior to appointment
Candidates must be capable of interacting with patients and health‑care personnel in a caring and professional manner
The candidate must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environments, and display flexibility
Duties
The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) – a major affiliate of Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine – invites applications for a full‑time non‑invasive Cardiologist with Level 3 Echocardiography training.
The successful candidate will work in the echocardiography laboratory and in the general cardiology services at VABHS, including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care.
The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
There will be leadership pathways and opportunities to develop clinical research and/or quality improvement programs within the Cardiology Section.
Additional opportunities may be available to participate in formal undergraduate teaching at both Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School.
The successful candidate must have Board Certification in Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Disease.
Accomplishments should be commensurate with an academic appointment as Lecturer – Instructor – Assistant Professor – or Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
VABHS is a multi‑campus tertiary‑care medical center that provides advanced cardiac care to Veterans from all over New England, offering a full range of cardiovascular services including cardiac surgery and structural heart interventions.
VABHS is also a well‑recognized institution nationally for medical education and innovative research activities.
VABHS has one of the largest research programs in VA, with several federally funded research centers including VA’s signature genetic repository – the Million Veteran Program, which offers significant collaborative opportunities.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Incentive may be offered to highly qualified eligible applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the 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 your start date.
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.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support— VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov—the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more.
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 401(k) 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 U.S. 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: Full‑time – Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Base pay range $290,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
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
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
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
Approved residencies include those accredited by ACGME or AOA, or non-US residency programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States, as determined by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
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
PRPs 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
Must possess Board Certification in Echocardiography and Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease
Must possess Level 3 Echocardiography Certification
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical requirements: Evaluation of physical, cognitive, and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required prior to appointment
Candidates must be capable of interacting with patients and health‑care personnel in a caring and professional manner
The candidate must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environments, and display flexibility
Duties
The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) – a major affiliate of Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine – invites applications for a full‑time non‑invasive Cardiologist with Level 3 Echocardiography training.
The successful candidate will work in the echocardiography laboratory and in the general cardiology services at VABHS, including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care.
The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
There will be leadership pathways and opportunities to develop clinical research and/or quality improvement programs within the Cardiology Section.
Additional opportunities may be available to participate in formal undergraduate teaching at both Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School.
The successful candidate must have Board Certification in Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Disease.
Accomplishments should be commensurate with an academic appointment as Lecturer – Instructor – Assistant Professor – or Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
VABHS is a multi‑campus tertiary‑care medical center that provides advanced cardiac care to Veterans from all over New England, offering a full range of cardiovascular services including cardiac surgery and structural heart interventions.
VABHS is also a well‑recognized institution nationally for medical education and innovative research activities.
VABHS has one of the largest research programs in VA, with several federally funded research centers including VA’s signature genetic repository – the Million Veteran Program, which offers significant collaborative opportunities.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Incentive may be offered to highly qualified eligible applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the 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 your start date.
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.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support— VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov—the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more.
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 401(k) 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 U.S. 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: Full‑time – Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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