Physician - Cardiologist Heart Failure

Physician - Cardiologist Heart Failure

West Roxbury, MassachusettsPosted 23d agoattending physician
~$600,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 14 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

CardiologyPart-time; tour of duty to be discussed during interview

Overview

Location
West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Schedule
Part-time; tour of duty to be discussed during interview
SalaryDr Signal range
$570k – $650k

14 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
VABHS; major tertiary referral center with ambulatory and inpatient service · Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Role summary

This full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist position at VA Boston Healthcare System focuses on advanced heart failure services including ambulatory and inpatient care, teaching medical trainees, and administrative leadership. The compensation includes competitive salary with bonus, extensive paid time off, federal benefits, malpractice coverage, and eligibility for up to $200,000 in education debt reduction.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care
  • Patient population: Veterans throughout New England
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$570k–$650k · $600k median
$560kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$660k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$570k – $650k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
14 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance bonus
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
10 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • 50-55 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, possible CME leave)
  • Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% employer contribution
  • Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care insurance
  • Malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
  • Possible $1,000 CME reimbursement per year (board certified, full-time)
  • Recruitment/relocation incentives available
Physician-reported total comp$570k–$650k · $600k median
$560kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$660k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 14 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
VABHS; major tertiary referral center with ambulatory and inpatient service
Facility type
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Patient population
Veterans throughout New England
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Massachusetts
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VABHS; major tertiary referral center with ambulatory and inpatient service

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule
Part-time; tour of duty to be discussed during interview
Inpatient / outpatient
Ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care
Admin burden
Manage attending schedules, assess equipment needs, conduct administrative roles for service success
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

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. The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for a full-time position as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist. The successful candidate will participate in the Heart Failure services at VABHS including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care. They will work with the Director of Heart Failure service, Heart Failure NPs and Fellows, and the general cardiology teams to optimize the delivery of advanced care to heart failure patients. They will focus on the Cardiac Amyloid program, the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program, and work closely with our affiliates (MGB) on developing an advanced heart failure program. The successful candidate will also participate in the general cardiology services at VABHS including inpatient care. The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings. They will manage the Attending schedules, assess equipment needs, and conduct other administrative roles to ensure the efficient success of the service. The successful candidate must have American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and have training in and must have American Board Certification or eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School (HMS) as Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor will be provided commensurate with experience and accomplishments. VABHS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans throughout New England and is strongly affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. The System comprises three major campuses and five community-based outpatient clinics. VABHS is the largest recipient of VA intramural research funds and ranks among the top VA facilities in total research funding, including VA's signature genetic repository, the Million Veteran Program, which offer significant collaborative opportunities. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. 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 Work Schedule: Part-time; Tour of duty to be discussed during interview process. 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. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.