Physician (Cardiologist Non-Invasive) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Summary

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Physician (Cardiologist Non-Invasive) for the South Enterprize VA Clinic in Corpus Christi - TX. The Physician is responsible for patient care - patient/family education - and participation in any indicated clinical research in the Cardiology Section. The staff physician provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of cardiology. The scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care.

Qualifications

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
• Education: 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
• License: 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
• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board certification by the American College of Cardiology Advanced skills to provide a full range of cardiology evaluations to determine the type of degree of illnesses within the cardiology scope
• Experience with geriatric population will be a plus in this particular VA Advanced skill and knowledge of Contemporary Cardiology practice EMR Experience (Electronic Medical Record) Able to perform interpretations of Basic Cardiology Tests
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• Light carrying - under 15 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (6 hours)
• Standing (6 hours)
• Both legs required
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Mental/emotional stability
• Ability to perform privileges
• Independently performs physicals.

Duties

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until March 12 - 2026 - or until all positions are filled
• The first cut-off date is January 21 - 2026
• Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated
• After that time - you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period
• --- Administrative Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances - as necessary - for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising Physician
• Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Documents the detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA
• Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs
• Reviews and revises policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System mandates
• Reviews and guides protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with fee facilities to meet patients needs and maintain fiscal responsibility
• Clinical Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Cardiology including: Performs a comprehensive - detailed - targeted - initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - X-rays - electromyography (EMG) - electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests
• Consults other disciplines - as necessary - to complete the patient evaluation
• Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making
• Competence in cardiology procedures is desirable and documentation of procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested
• Participate in all VISN and national level efforts in cadiac programs Responsible for all aspects of Cardiology care
• Provide or assist residents and/or the nurse practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the cardiology patients - and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to cardiac interventions
• Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status
• A progress note is written in the patient's chart
• Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident - and attending notes as appropriate
• Perform outpatient cardiology consultation reviews - evaluations and treatment
• Participate in various committees - departmental and hospital in-service programs - and education programs
• Involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process
• Staff cardiologists shall be responsible for outpatient care - and graduate and undergraduate medical education - and scientific research as appropriate
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 0800-1630 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified individual Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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