Physician - Cardiology

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Staff Physician (Cardiology) for their Harlingen, Texas location.

Staff cardiologists shall be responsible for outpatient care, and graduate and undergraduate medical education, and scientific research as appropriate. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all aspects of Cardiology Care.
• Provides or assists residents and/or the nurse practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the cardiology patients.
• Evaluates the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status.
• Includes progress notes written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident, and attending notes as appropriate.
• Performs inpatient cardiology consultation reviews, and outpatient cardiology evaluations and treatment.
• Participates in various hospital committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs of the department and the hospital. Also involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process, etc.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified individuals
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Student loan payment reimbursement program is authorized. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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
Work Schedule: TBD (Typically: M-F, 0800-1630 CST)