Physician (Cardiology) - Non-Invasive

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System in Gainesville, Florida, seeks a Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join its Specialty Care Service. The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, interpret advanced cardiac studies, participate in teaching and shared call responsibilities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Join us and help shape the future of care at the VA!

*** This announcement has been amended to update the closing date from 12/28/2026.*** 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance. 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 A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to: Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care within a 240-bed VA tertiary referral center. Manage patients across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including complex coronary, structural heart, electrophysiology, and heart failure disorders. Interpret and provide clinical consultation on: Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Exercise and pharmacologic stress tests Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms Ambulatory cardiac monitoring Advanced cardiac imaging studies, as appropriate, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, 3D TEE, and PET-based myocardial perfusion imaging Participate in the care of patients undergoing advanced cardiovascular procedures, including cardiothoracic surgery, complex interventional and structural procedures, electrophysiology device implantation and ablation, and advanced cardiac imaging. Provide coverage for the VA Coronary Care Unit and general cardiology consultation service, including shared night and weekend call responsibilities. Supervise and teach general cardiology fellows, medical residents, and advanced practice providers. Valid American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Cardiovascular Disease certification is required for fellow supervision. Collaborate with the VA cardiology team, including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, noninvasive cardiologists, and heart failure specialists. Participate in advanced cardiac imaging interpretation, as appropriate and consistent with training and interest. Engage in clinical research, clinical trials, and other scholarly activities based on professional interests and available opportunities. Collaborate with the VA heart failure disease management group; interest in this area is preferred. Participation in the affiliated University of Florida practice may be negotiable. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.)

U.S. 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.