Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiologist

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The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), a major affiliate of Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, invites applications for a full-time non-invasive Cardiologist, with Level 3 Echocardiography training. The successful candidate will work in the echocardiography lab and in the general cardiology services at VABHS including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care. The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings. There will be leadership pathways and opportunities to develop clinical research and/or quality improvement programs within the Cardiology Section. Additional opportunities may be available to participate in formal undergraduate teaching at both Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School. The successful candidate must have Board Certification in Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Disease. Accomplishments should be commensurate with an academic appointment as Lecturer, Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. VABHS is a multi-campus tertiary care medical center that provides advanced cardiac care to Veterans from all over New England, providing a full range of cardiovascular services including cardiac surgery and structural heart interventions. VABHS is also a well-recognized institution nationally for medical education and innovative research activities. VABHS has one of the largest research programs in VA with several federally funded research centers, including VA's signature genetic repository, the Million Veteran Program, which offers significant collaborative opportunities. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, 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: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.