Job Description
What the job is
This job is for a Chief Cardiologist at the Veterans Health Administration in Martinsburg, West Virginia. You will lead the cardiology team in the Specialty Care service at the VA Medical Center.
What you will do
- Improve how the unit works and gets more done.
- Talk with doctors, the Chief of Staff and other team members to make sure we do a good job.
- Look after cardiology work. This includes consulting, checking patients in the clinic, reading tests like treadmill, nuclear scans, echo, pacemakers and Holter monitors.
- Make sure doctors give good care by checking their skills, plans, and records.
- Help evaluate and coach staff.
- Do other clinical tasks if asked.
- Represent the unit on committees.
- Teach and update staff on inpatient care.
- Write and improve policies.
- Be a good example and act ethically.
What you need
- A full, unrestricted medical license in any US state.
- Board certification in cardiology.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- US citizenship (or meet VA rules).
What you will get
- Competitive salary between $382,000 and $400,000.
- Annual bonus and regular raises.
- 50-55 days of paid time off per year.
- Retirement plan with a federal pension and 401(k).
- Health, vision, dental, life and long‑term care insurance.
- Free malpractice insurance.
- No contract limits on extra work.
- Opportunities for education debt repayment.
- On‑site work in Martinsburg.