Physician - Cardiologist

Department of Veterans Affairs

Beckley VA Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited, level II facility serving Veterans in 11 counties in southern West Virginia. The medical center opened its doors to Veterans on March 1, 1951, and today it is a 25-bed general medical/surgical and 5-bed intensive care facility with a 50-bed community living center. The community living center offers skilled nursing care, post-acute rehabilitation and restorative care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care for eligible Veterans.

• The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention. Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being. Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements. Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram. Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments. Conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress. Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment. Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Diagnose cardiovascular conditions, using cardiac catheterization. Diagnose medical conditions of patients, using records, reports, test results, or examination information. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Inject contrast media into patients' blood vessels. Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and reevaluate treatments, as necessary. Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation. Obtain and record patient information, including patient identification, medical history, and examination results. Order medical tests, such as echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and angiograms. Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as implanting pacemakers and defibrillators. Perform vascular procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stents. Prescribe heart medication to treat or prevent heart problems. Recommend surgeons or surgical procedures. Supervise or train cardiology technologists or students. Talk to other physicians about patients to create a treatment plan. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized

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