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Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: Austin , Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: 270,000-348,000
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Internal Number: 674
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Non-invasive Cardiologist to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis in Austin, Texas. This role is integral to our specialty cardiology clinic, where the successful candidate will play a key part in delivering high-quality care to our veterans.
Key Responsibilities: In this position, you will engage in a variety of cardiology services, primarily focusing on specialty clinic duties in Austin. Your responsibilities will encompass all modalities of echocardiography, including performing and interpreting transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). Additionally, you will be involved in EKG and event monitor interpretation, as well as conducting various types of stress testing. Weekend call duties will be based at our inpatient location in Temple, Texas, providing opportunities for collaboration with residents and fellows in a vibrant learning environment. Occasional assignments at other CTVHCS locations may also be required.
Preferred Qualifications: We are seeking candidates who are board certified or eligible in Cardiovascular Disease with a focus on non-invasive cardiology. Experience working closely with residents and fellows is highly preferred, as is board certification in echocardiography.
Working Conditions: This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility for extended hours and occasional weekend work as needed. Successful candidates must be willing to accommodate irregular hours and potentially be transferred to other related services or locations.
Compensation and Benefits: At CTVHCS, we offer a competitive salary range between $270,000 and $348,000, alongside an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. Our generous Paid Time Off package includes 50-55 days of annual leave, comprising 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays, plus the possibility of a 5-day paid absence for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Additional benefits include:
A traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period, accompanied by a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions from the VA.
Comprehensive insurance options for health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care, many of which can be carried into retirement.
A reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for CME expenses for full-time board-certified specialists.
Malpractice coverage with tail coverage provided at no cost.
Flexibility without significant restrictions on moonlighting.
Licensing Requirements: Applicants must possess one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
Location Insight: Austin, the capital of Texas, is a dynamic city situated on the eastern edge of the American Southwest. Known for its rich history dating back to the 1830s, Austin has evolved into a vibrant cultural hub that offers a unique blend of urban and outdoor lifestyles. Named after Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas,” the city is renowned for its live music scene, excellent restaurants, and welcoming community.
Contact Us: For more information about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter, at Corina.Sanchez@va.gov.
We look forward to welcoming a new Non-invasive Cardiologist into our Central Texas Veterans Health Care System team, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our veterans while enjoying the charm and vibrancy of Austin, TX.
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.
- 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.
- Licensure and Registration: 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:
- Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
- Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
- 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.
- Physical Requirements: See outlined below.
- English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d) and 7407(d).