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Physician (Cardiologist Non-Invasive) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
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Summary
The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Physician (Cardiologist Non-Invasive) for the South Enterprise VA Clinic in Corpus Christi - TX. The Physician is responsible for patient care - patient/family education - and participation in any indicated clinical research in the Cardiology Section. The staff physician provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of cardiology. The scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care.
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
Education: 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
License: 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
English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Board certification by the American College of Cardiology Advanced skills to provide a full range of cardiology evaluations to determine the type of degree of illnesses within the cardiology scope
Experience with geriatric population will be a plus in this particular VA Advanced skill and knowledge of Contemporary Cardiology practice EMR Experience (Electronic Medical Record) Able to perform interpretations of Basic Cardiology Tests
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Light carrying - under 15 pounds
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (6 hours)
Standing (6 hours)
Both legs required
Both eyes required
Depth perception
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing (aid may be permitted)
Mental/emotional stability
Ability to perform privileges
Independently performs physicals.
Duties
This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until March 12 - 2026 - or until all positions are filled
The first cut-off date is January 21 - 2026
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated
After that time - you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period
--- Administrative Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances - as necessary - for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising Physician
Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
Documents the detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA
Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible
Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs
Reviews and revises policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System mandates
Reviews and guides protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with fee facilities to meet patients needs and maintain fiscal responsibility
Clinical Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Cardiology including: Performs a comprehensive - detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - X-rays - electromyography (EMG) - electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests
Consults other disciplines - as necessary - to complete the patient evaluation
Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making
Competence in cardiology procedures is desirable and documentation of procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested
Participate in all VISN and national level efforts in cadiac programs Responsible for all aspects of Cardiology care
Provide or assist residents and/or the nurse practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the cardiology patients - and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to cardiac interventions
Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status
A progress note is written in the patient's chart
Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident - and attending notes as appropriate
Perform outpatient cardiology consultation reviews - evaluations and treatment
Participate in various committees - departmental and hospital in-service programs - and education programs
Involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process
Staff cardiologists shall be responsible for outpatient care - and graduate and undergraduate medical education - and scientific research as appropriate
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 0800-1630 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified individual Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
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 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 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
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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
Education: 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
License: 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
English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Board certification by the American College of Cardiology Advanced skills to provide a full range of cardiology evaluations to determine the type of degree of illnesses within the cardiology scope
Experience with geriatric population will be a plus in this particular VA Advanced skill and knowledge of Contemporary Cardiology practice EMR Experience (Electronic Medical Record) Able to perform interpretations of Basic Cardiology Tests
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Light carrying - under 15 pounds
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (6 hours)
Standing (6 hours)
Both legs required
Both eyes required
Depth perception
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing (aid may be permitted)
Mental/emotional stability
Ability to perform privileges
Independently performs physicals.
Duties
This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until March 12 - 2026 - or until all positions are filled
The first cut-off date is January 21 - 2026
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated
After that time - you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period
--- Administrative Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances - as necessary - for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising Physician
Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
Documents the detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA
Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible
Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs
Reviews and revises policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System mandates
Reviews and guides protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with fee facilities to meet patients needs and maintain fiscal responsibility
Clinical Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Cardiology including: Performs a comprehensive - detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - X-rays - electromyography (EMG) - electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests
Consults other disciplines - as necessary - to complete the patient evaluation
Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making
Competence in cardiology procedures is desirable and documentation of procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested
Participate in all VISN and national level efforts in cadiac programs Responsible for all aspects of Cardiology care
Provide or assist residents and/or the nurse practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the cardiology patients - and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to cardiac interventions
Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status
A progress note is written in the patient's chart
Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident - and attending notes as appropriate
Perform outpatient cardiology consultation reviews - evaluations and treatment
Participate in various committees - departmental and hospital in-service programs - and education programs
Involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process
Staff cardiologists shall be responsible for outpatient care - and graduate and undergraduate medical education - and scientific research as appropriate
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 0800-1630 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified individual Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
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 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 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
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