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 successful candidate should be comfortable performing all aspects of adult cardiology. Qualified candidates should be BE/BC in Cardiology. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform specialized electrophysiology procedures including catheter ablations, diagnostic EP studies, and implantation and follow-up of pacemakers, ICDs, and cardiac resynchronization devices in accordance with VA protocols. Catheter ablations should include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias. Provide consultative and longitudinal care for inpatient and outpatient veterans with arrhythmias, in collaboration with primary care providers, cardiologists, and other VA healthcare team members. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and align with VA healthcare system goals. Clinically supervise and teach cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students, fostering an academic environment consistent with the VA's commitment to education and training. Engage in clinical documentation, compliance, and reporting using the VA's electronic health record system, ensuring adherence to federal healthcare regulations and quality standards. Diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias using advanced electrophysiological testing and interpretation, including ECGs, Holter monitors, event recorders, and implantable loop recorders. Perform interventional electrophysiology procedures, such as catheter ablations for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and ventricular tachycardia. Implant and manage cardiac devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including general cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and internal medicine specialists to develop comprehensive patient care plans. Provide outpatient and inpatient consultations, ensuring appropriate diagnosis, follow-up care, and long-term management of electrophysiology patients. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and continuing medical education to maintain expertise and advance the electrophysiology program. Provide shared coverage of emergency/inpatient care during off hours. Participate in section and service meetings, quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Complete all medical record documentation within guidelines and appropriate deadline, including, but not limited to, e-consults, encounters, CPRS documentation, correctly code visits in accordance with coding guidelines, etc. Complete CME as required to maintain competency in specialized section and medical licensure. Participate in administrative work assignments, including program building as assigned by the Section Chief and the Service Chief. Participate in general cardiology rounding and other Cardiology activities as needed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Nights and weekends as required by Cardiology leadership VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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 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. 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.