Cardiology Interventionalist.
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Asheville
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
The Asheville VA HealthCare System has a new job opportunity
Recruiting for Physician Cardiology Interventionalist. Come join
the Asheville VA team!
- Position: Physician Cardiology Interventionalist
- Salary: $350,000 - $400,000
- Who May Apply: U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA policy.
- Location: Asheville, NCInterested physicians can apply by
submitting a letter of interest and CV to .Why Asheville?The
mission of the Charles George VA Medical Center and clinics is to
make a positive difference in the lives of the Veterans we serve by
providing compassionate, comprehensive, and quality healthcare. VA
Asheville health care serves Veterans living in a 23-county area in
western North Carolina. Facilities include our medical center in
Asheville and at 3 outpatient clinics. We also offer long term care
at our community living center (nursing home) at our medical
center. VA Asheville Healthcare System offers a wide range of
health, support, and facility services for Veterans in western
North Carolina.Come enjoy all that Asheville and the surrounding
area has to offer! Great people, communities, and schools! Our
region of NC is the perfect balance of city and country! Take your
pick- eating some upscale fine dining or downhome country eating,
attending a small-town festival or big-city concert venue, spending
a day at the spa in Asheville, or enjoying some hiking/horseback
riding/outdoor recreation on the outskirts of town. Conveniently
located between the mountains and the beach, what more could you
ask for?Job DescriptionCurrent staffing: 1 Medical Director, 4Staff
MD s, 2 NP, 2PA.
This position will report to the Section Chief of Cardiology
Interventionalist.
- Outpatient
- Non-Supervisory Positions
- Rotating Call
- Inpatient rounding
- Highlights of this position include:
- Daily schedule: Monday Friday, 7:30 am 4:30pm.
- Night and weekend call distributed on an equitable basis with
other staff.
- Additional requirements:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
- Clinical research and academic activities encouraged.Top 5
reasons to work for the VA: 1. Mission to Serve our Nation s Heroes
- the best patients in the world: "To fulfill President Lincoln s
promise to care for those who have served in our nation s military
and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." With these
words President Lincoln affirmed the government s obligation to
care for those injured during war and to provide for the families
of those who perish on the battlefield.2. The VA offers physicians
and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features a
package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable
work-life-family balance. Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid
annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays
with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved Continued
Medical Education (CME). VA offers a predictable work schedule and
focuses on quality rather than volume.3. Federal Retirement Plans
through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A
three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security
benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift
Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five
percent government matching. Additionally, VA offers Insurance to
include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from
with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts;
Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are
available at the cost shared by the Federal Government; and
long-term care insurance is available as an option.4. Pay
Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to
$15,000 in Annual Performance bonus.5. Malpractice Insurance VA
physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act - 28
U.S.C. 1346 and 28 U.S.C 2671. Medical personnel have statutory
immunity from "individual" malpractice liability while acting
within the scope of employment; a VA physician cannot be sued in
civil court for a malpractice (tort) claim.Compensation
Information:$350000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Rock Hill , Cardiology Interventionalist., Healthcare , Asheville, South Carolina
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