Physician (Cardiology)

Full Job Description

The Iowa City VA HCS (VHA) is seeking a board certified/board eligible cardiology physician for a part-time VHA appointment with affiliation with the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine to serve as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist.

Dual appointment: This is a dual appointment with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The incumbent is expected to work at the Iowa City VA HCS for 5/8ths and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for 3/8ths.

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.

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

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

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.

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.

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).

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Additional Requirement: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Dual appointment: This is a dual appointment with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The incumbent is expected to work at the Iowa City VA HCS for 5/8ths and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for 3/8ths. Major Duties:

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provide cardiology consultative and continuity care services at underserved or understaffed ICVA facilities through both virtual and in-person care modalities.

Conduct comprehensive consultation and management of cardiovascular disease states across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings.

Participate in expanded telehealth services including Clinical Video Telehealth (VVC, CVT) and electronic consultation (e-Consult) to improve Veteran access to care.

Interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter monitors, stress testing and cardiac computed tomography. Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiograms.

Perform clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management of acute and chronic cardiovascular illnesses, including ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

Provide consultation and support to nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, residents, and fellows.

Evaluate patients for changes in clinical status through in-person examinations or telemedicine encounters.

Document all clinical encounters in the electronic medical record with appropriate detail, assessment, and plan, including review and attestation of trainee documentation.

Participate in cardiology referral management processes to ensure timely and appropriate triage of cardiology consults.

Provide outpatient clinics for general and subspecialty cardiology patients, ensuring continuity and follow-up care.

Deliver patient education, family education, and staff education related to cardiovascular health, disease prevention, and treatment plans.

Support care coordination activities including consultation, referrals, follow-up arrangements, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Adhere to VA standards for clinical documentation, patient safety, telehealth protocols, and workflow efficiency.

In all activities, the candidate is expected to work collaboratively with the affiliate (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine UI Healthcare).

In addition, at the affiliate, the candidate will: Participate in appropriate college, department, and division education committees Attend Divisional meetings and conferences at the affiliate Collaborate with the University of Iowa ACGME offices/leadership to ensure proper education of medical students, residents and fellows VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment.

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.

Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm CST, call after hours, weekends and holidays and scheduled.