Non-invasive Imaging Cardiologist

MEDVAMC is interested in acquiring the employment of an experienced Physician -Cardiologist.

Preferred Experience: Must be board certified in clinical cardiology and echocardiography and preferably (if relevant) level II or III training in cardiac/coronary CT and/or MRI.; Preference will be given to candidates with Cardiology fellowship experience

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen (*If no qualified U.S. Citizen is found, will consider non- citizen candidates*)

Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.

 We offer:

Salary Range: $350,000-$375,000per year (Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement; 5 Days paid CME absence.

Malpractice: Liability protection

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)

 Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine are now recruiting a full time non-invasive imaging cardiologist..  The VA Medical Center is a quaternary cardiology care hospital, including complex PCI and EP procedures, percutaneous hemodynamic support, 24/7/365 STEMI primary PCI, cardiac/coronary CT and cardiac MRI,  and on-sight LVAD and heart transplant.  The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is a primary and premier teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine residents and cardiology fellows.  The cardiology section is a large section, and consists of many nationally and internationally recognized thought leaders, clinical leaders, and guideline leaders in cardiology. Baylor College of Medicine is a nationally ranked medical school and research center, within the Texas Medical Center.  This position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and retirement packages, reasonable life/work balance, and an opportunity to become an integral team member of a high level clinical and academic cardiology program.

Requirements for the position include experience and expertise in echocardiography, including TEE and stress echocardiography (level III training). The ideal candidate will additionally have experience/expertise in cardiac CT and or cardiac MRI (although highly qualified echo only candidates will be considered). Clinical responsibilities will include echocardiography reading, cardiac CT and/or MRI reading (if applicable), CCU and cardiology consult rounding, cardiology clinic, weekend and holiday call, occasional ambulatory ECG and ETT reading, and duties shared by all cardiology staff (e.g.., e-consults, ECG reading).  Candidates must be board certified in clinical cardiology and echocardiography, and preferably (if relevant) level II or III training in cardiac/coronary CT and/or cardiac MRI.

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