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Physician (Cardiologist w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cardiologist to manage patient population with cardiac diseases, assessments and medication management within the agency. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
What You'll Do
- →The staff cardiologist has the following responsibilities: Examinations - Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly.
- →Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided.
- →Diagnosis - Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status.
- →Performs and/or interprets EKGs, Echocardiograms, Nuclear stress testing, Exercise Treadmill Testing, etc. as required.
- →Therapeutic Ability - Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated.
- →Recognizes own capabilities and limitations.
- →Effectiveness in Emergencies - The incumbent is readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations and taking timely necessary action.
- →Maintains BLS/ACLS certifications, moderate sedation, and OOORAM certification as applicable with facility Bylaws.
- →Patient Management - Develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort.
- →Consultations and Specialty Skills - Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment.
- →Record keeping - Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recorded.
- →Unusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate official.
- →Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge.
- →The treatment plan is clearly stated.
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
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