Cardiology Physician

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

The Orlando Veterans Affairs Health Care System is recruiting a Chief of Cardiology to lead a vibrant and diverse department providing a broad range of cardiology services to our nation s Veterans. Experience in Clinical Leadership is highly preferred for this position.The Cardiology Section Chief is responsible for clinical and supervisory oversight of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other staff, including recruitment, recommending, and supervising clinical privileges, and staff development. Operational responsibilities include oversight of Cardiology clinics, the Inpatient consultation service, Interventional, Electrophysiology and Non-Invasive Cardiology Diagnostic services as well as Clinical Access and Community Care.The Cardiology Section Chief is expected to actively practice in their specialty. Departmental clinical efforts include outpatient Cardiology clinics, inpatient/ICU consultation and teaching rounds, interpretation of diagnostic studies such as trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiograms, event monitors, stress tests, and ECGs in addition to interventional and electrophysiology cardiac catheterization labs.Orlando Veterans Affairs Health Care System is affiliated with multiple academic affiliates and an academic appointment at one or both of our locally affiliated Medical Schools is strongly encouraged. Cardiologists actively participate in teaching including Medical Students, Internal Medicine Residents, and Cardiology Fellows. Chief Cardiologist is expected to support and expand Academic pursuits including teaching affiliates and/or department research.Unrestricted medical licensure in any state is required for employment. Board Certification or Eligibility in Cardiology is strongly preferred. Echocardiography board certification is strongly preferred.A typical tour of duty is Monday through Friday with inpatient service/on call duties generally every 8-10 weeks. Outpatient and non-invasive study interpretation duties are not scheduled during inpatient rotation.Enjoy a clinical practice environment with interdisciplinary team support, delivering state-of-the-art medical care. VA offers unparalleled access to a variety of career development options in administration, research, and teaching. VA also encourages a healthy work/life balance through predictable scheduling and elimination of billing hassles.Assistance with payment of med school loans up to $200K! Sign on bonus may be available!We offer:

• 11 paid Federal holidays and 26 paid vacation days per year
• 13 Days paid sick day per year with unlimited carry-over
• Federal Benefits and Retirement Plans
• Separate Thrift Savings program with partial agency matching
• Annual performance incentive of up to an additional $15K per year
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement & 5 days paid absence
• Malpractice coverage through the Federal tort claims progra
  
  If interested, please e-mail your CV!

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