Cardiologist (Cardiac Heart Failure) - Opportunity in Beautiful Washington D.C.

The Washington D.C. VA Medical Center is seeking 2 Clinical Cardiologist join our busy inpatient and outpatient Stage C (pre-transplant or VAD) CHF program. We have an increased need for physicians in Cardiology due to increase in COVID-19 cases. We are active in VA Cooperative and industry sponsored research and have a FT Cardiology Research Associate to assist with research. We are affiliated with four local medical schools and part of a large (18 general fellows plus others) fellowship based across the street at Washington Hospital Center, one of the largest catherization labs in the Southeast. The D.C. VAMC provides all tertiary cardiology care with three staff interventionalists and a large electrophysiology program.  We are fortunate to have experienced NPs assisting with the CHF service both inpatient and outpatient. There are many opportunities for teaching at all levels, as well as academic appointment commensurate with experience. The position includes: Coronary Care Unit rounding and participation in night and weekend General Cardiology Call. Inpatient rounding on the CHF service, which is a non VAD, non -transplant service. Both procedures are referred out, including their post care. Many patients have CRT/implanted devices and we work closely with the Electrophysiology Service.  We are open to experienced candidates or recent grads and have a current need due to retirements.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State.
• Board certified preferred but will accept board eligible.
• Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good
  health for our Veterans
• Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume.
  
  

Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K, if approved! Sign on bonus may be available to highly qualified candidates.

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement; 5 Days paid CME absence
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/ unlimited carry over; 10 paid holidays
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

If interested, please e-mail your CV to Kendra.Wilson-Hudson@va.gov or call (281) 928-4995

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