Physician (Cardiac EP)

About the role

The VAMC in Lexington, Kentucky is recruiting for an Cardiologist EP to serve as a full-time medical service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Cardiology, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care at Lexington VA Medical Center
• Invasive electrophysiology procedures including cardiac device implantation, catheter ablation of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, and left atrial appendage occlusion
• Participate in supervision of the APRN electrophysiology providers
• Participate in management and supervision of the implanted cardiac rhythm device program and clinic, including CIED remote monitoring
• Interpretation of ECGs and Ambulatory Monitors
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief, Cardiology Section

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.

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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.
• Exceptions: 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).

Benefits

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)

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Schedule

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)

Skills

None specified in the job posting

Requirements

None specified in the job posting