Physician - Cardiologist - Saginaw, United States - VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Description

Summary

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, located in Saginaw, Michigan, is recruiting for a Physician (Cardiologist).

This Cardiology position will function in our Specialty Care Service and requires extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices in the field of Cardiology.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the


Basic Requirements:
as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement
Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation

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
Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, OR Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted
For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant
[If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated

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Licensure:
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:
(1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) 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

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)
Grandfathering
Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the occupation at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees are considered to have met the basic qualification requirements for the purposes of transferring or reassignment to another physician position within VA
(2) Employees who were appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
(3) If a physician who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation or VA employment, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry or reemployment

Preferred Experience:
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiology preferred

Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office

Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects
This could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving clients
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed in this position: Ability to manage disorders of the heart (includes medical diagnosis & treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease) with competencies including cardiology consultation, ECG, Holter interpretation, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), Exercise Stress Testing, Nuclear stress testing & Transthoracic Echocardiogram interpretation
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods, and techniques
Will provide services, such as, outpatient examinations, consultation services related to cardiology, management of patients with current treatment regiment, and admission status as necessary
May be asked to participate in facility special projects and teach Medical Residents s from Central Michigan University College of Medicine and other facility affiliates as well as other Clinical Programs
Keep abreast of current research and incorporate relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice
Develop and maintain effective working relationship with professional staff, local officials, and the public

Communicate clearly and in a supportive manner with patients and or family regarding condition, prognosis, health needs and available services.

Duties

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Duties include, but are not limited to: Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses cardiac diseases, prevention, and health promotion issues of the Veteran population.

Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term cardiac healthcare issues.

Recognizes abnormalities and provides services and treatment as directed by protocols and makes referrals to other disciplines and services as indicated.

Educates patients about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments to enhance awareness of health issues and relevant services.

Fulfills continuing education, licensure and or Certification requirements to maintain required qualifications.

May be asked to participate in facility special projects and teach Medical Residents from Central Michigan University College of Medicine and other facility affiliates as well as other Clinical Programs.

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

Contract Buy Out Program:

This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).

For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm"