Cardiology, Cardiologist - Beckley VA Medical Center

Staff Cardiologist Beckley VA Medical Center

Location: Beckley, West Virginia, located in the Appalachian Mountains of Southern West Virginia

Schedule: Full-time | MondayFriday | No call, no weekends, no holidays

Opportunity Highlights

• MondayFriday schedule, 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
• No call, weekends, or holiday coverage
• 100% VA-employed workload: inpatient & outpatient
• Serve Veterans in a mission driven, collaborative environment
• Competitive federal physician compensation (base + market pay)
• Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Full federal benefits package, retirement, malpractice coverage, and paid leave
• Work with a strong, established multidisciplinary team
• Level II, Joint Commissionaccredited VA Medical Center

Position Description

• Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Interpret diagnostic studies including:
  • Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Echocardiograms
  • Holter monitors
  • Exercise stress tests

• Provide consultative support in:
  • Emergency Department
  • Intensive Care Unit

• Assist with emergency cardiac care, including cardiac arrest response
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care and discharge planning
• Document patient care, including daily progress notes
• Coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed
• Educate and supervise medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers
• Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure (base + market pay)
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
• Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
• Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
• Retention incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency with board eligibility or certification in Cardiology
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Federal DEA license
• Current BLS certification
• Proficiency in spoken and written English