Physician- Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

<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 Heart Failure Specialist Cardiologist will provide direct cardiovascular care to an adult population eligible for care at the VA medical center or at any of its subsidiary locations. The cardiologist is responsible for a wide range of duties to ensure safe, efficient, high quality care. The Cardiologist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in the designated Cardiology/Heart failure clinic. As the result of a consultation from a PCP, the Cardiologist will complete an initial evaluation with documentation of the history and physical, formulate the plan of care and order entry. Other vital roles include: communication with patients and their families, patient education, communication with outpatient providers, arranging follow up care, notification of test results, and medication reconciliation. The Cardiologist will also respond to and complete cardiology e-consults. It will the responsibility of the staff Cardiologist to enter orders requiring further workup or evaluations through outpatient/inpatient procedures to include, but are not limited to the following: cardioversion, Echocardiograms, Holter monitor, event monitor testing, nuclear stress testing, EKG, and pacer checks. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/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 Work Schedule: In general, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm but acute patient care may require additional time outside of these hours. Role requires some weekend calls and inpatient rounding. Oklahoma City is a dynamic community known for its unique blend of Western heritage, thriving arts scene, and abundant recreational opportunities. Residents and visitors alike enjoy meaningful experiences at landmarks such as the Oklahoma City National Memorial and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, while the Myriad Botanical Gardens and a network of downtown underground tunnels showcase the city's creative and vibrant spirit. The city also features a robust economy, low commercial vacancy rates, and a welcoming business environment that continues to attract major employers in aviation, aerospace, biotechnology, energy, and logistics. The OKC VA has been one of the fastest-growing VA systems nationwide, adding thousands of new patients and expanding infrastructure to meet regional demand. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber serves as the city's leading business organization, representing a diverse array of industries and supporting economic and community development, government relations, education, workforce initiatives, and tourism. With over a century of visionary leadership, the Chamber has played a pivotal role in attracting new businesses and high-quality jobs, implementing impactful legislative reforms, and fostering a skilled workforce through programs like Greater Grads. Additionally, its Convention and Visitors' Bureau actively promotes Oklahoma City as a premier destination for conventions and tourism, reinforcing the city's status as a vibrant place to live and work.</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.