Intermittent Cardiologist - Columbia, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

Truman VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

ABOUT OUR GREAT CITY:

• Columbia, Missouri ranks #30 on the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live by
• Columbia has 91 parks and 8 trails totaling 26 miles for walking, running, and biking, with a 30-mile loop addition in the works. Columbia's trail system connects to the 237-mile Katy trail crossing the state.
• Columbia offers world-class healthcare, with highly ranked hospitals, including the University of Missouri Hospital, Boone Hospital Center, the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and Rusk Rehabilitation Center.
• Columbia is the site of internationally renowned "Roots N Blues N BBQ" annual music festival, the "True False" documentary film festival, and also hosts numerous arts, theater, and music events throughout the year.
• Educational opportunities abound at the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College, and Columbia was ranked among 2018's Top 10 Best College Towns in the USA by , thanks to the University of Missouri ("Mizzou") that plays a major role in Columbia's economy and culture.
• Top collegiate sporting events average 25 per month, with easy access to professional sports in nearby St Louis and Kansas City.
• Centralized location offers quick access to St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as the State Capitol, Jefferson City, and the beautiful vacation getaway, Lake of the Ozarks.
• Columbia is also ranked by as #25 best city to live in America, #28 best city to buy a house, and #24 best city to raise a family.
• Columbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Contact

, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: ??????Intermittent "as needed employment". Additional information may be provided during the interview process.

Cardiology Physician (Intermittent) Job Duties:

The Cardiologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Cardiology program, to include clinical, administrative, academic, and research components if warranted.

• Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.
• Possibly complete cardiac procedures or cover clinic responsibilities, if needed
• The cardiologist will 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.
• Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff.
• Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff