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Physician (Cardiologist) Non-Invasive
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area offers physicians an exceptional balance of professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
- →The region supports a strong and collaborative medical community, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary work, teaching, and research while maintaining a manageable clinical pace.
- →Physicians appreciate the area's affordable cost of living, short commute times, and access to reputable schools and safe, family-oriented neighborhoods.
- →Set against the Pocono Mountains, the region also offers quick access to outdoor recreation and an easy drive to major academic hubs like Philadelphia and New York-making it an attractive location for both career growth and a balanced lifestyle.
- →This position is authorized to provide the right candidate with a sign-on bonus as a percentage of your of annual salary per year for up to four years of service, and the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) to pay up to $200,000 in qualifying loans!
- →In addition, salary can go above the maximum amount shown if candidate meets annual performance metrics.
- →Major Duties and Responsibilities Consultative services for new and established cardiology referrals in an outpatient clinicsetting for a broad range of disease processes with opportunities for complex managementof: heart failure, chest pain, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy,etc.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Recruitment Incentive (sign-on bonus): Authorized (eligible for up to 15% of salary per year for up to four years of service) EDRP Authorized: Authorized (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
- →Rotating call schedule.
Requirements
- ✓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 dentification 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.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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