Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The incumbent, a Physician specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology, provides direct inpatient and outpatient care to Veterans, evaluating and managing cardiac arrhythmias with rhythm monitoring, ECG interpretation, and advanced EP diagnostics. Duties include performing EP procedures such as pacemaker, Bi-Vi, and ICD implantation, diagnostic EP studies, and arrhythmia ablations. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Bonus): Authorized Relocation Assistance: Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact information will be provided for the EDRP Coordinator in the event you have questions or need assistance. 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 Duties of the position will include the following: Provide direct inpatient and outpatient care to Veterans for evaluation and management of cardiac arrhythmias using ambulatory rhythm monitoring, ECG interpretation, and advanced EP diagnostics Conduct diagnostic EP studies using intracardiac catheters to assess arrhythmogenic pathways and guide treatment decisions Perform catheter ablation procedures Implant and manage cardiac implantable devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT systems, and conduct device clinic oversight and remote monitoring Respond to consults from primary care and other services, performing clinical evaluations, developing EP treatment plans, and arranging follow-up procedures such as cardioversions and Holter/event monitoring Oversee the cardiac rhythm device clinic, ensuring timely programming, troubleshooting, and veteran-centered follow-up care. Collaborate with electrophysiology team, general cardiologists, imaging technicians, and nursing staff to coordinate efficient EP service delivery in both hospital and clinic environments Mentor and educate internal medicine residents, cardiology fellows, and mid-level providers in EP techniques, interpretation of electrophysiologic data, device management, and procedural skills Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on EP outcomes, such as complication tracking, reductions in procedural times or radiation exposure, and device-related improvement Review and update EP care protocols, ensuring compliance with VA system-wide policies and local operational standards Promote access to EP care for Veterans via coordinated scheduling, consult responsiveness, and adoption of telehealth where applicable Engage with the Columbia VA community to address veteran-specific needs and ensure culturally competent, equitable care delivery Maintain board certifications in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology and certifications in ACLS/BLS. Stay current with EP advancements through VA and national professional society membership, continuing education, and scholarly activities. Work Schedule: Full-time, 8am-430pm Monday-Friday EST. May vary based on the needs of the agency. This schedule may adjust based on the needs of the service and will be discussed with you if this is needed.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.