Physician - Supervisory Cardiologist

SummaryOUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is June 19, 2020. Additional applications will be referred as needed.Responsibilities Non-Bargaining Position Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) as a Supervisory Non-Invasive Cardiologist. You will oversee program operations of Cardiology-Pulmology including budget and fiscal management, human resources management, strategic planning, and program development. You will ensure that clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of available resources. Ensure the quality and timeliness of services provided, customer service as well as compliance with applicable standards. You will be responsible for the general or technical supervision of all clinical programs and overall technical and administrative oversight of Cardiologists, Echo Technicians, Pulmonologists, and Respiratory Therapists in the health care system. Clinical programs include Cardiology (non-invasive), pulmonology testing, diagnostic studies; X-rays, electromyography (EMG), electrocardiograms (EKG), pulmonary function testing, and C-PAP fitting. Other duties include: Provide a full range of cardiology evaluations to determine the type and degree of illnesses within the cardiology scope. Ensure that work assignments of the other members of a clinical team are carried out by performing a range of administrative duties. Conduct on-going intensive reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and adherence to standards set by the governing and accreditation bodies. Coordinate and negotiates resolutions to complex problems; prepares special reports and responses, Congressional responses, and other correspondence service related as necessary. Applies knowledge of contemporary Cardiology practice; articulates and communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, and objectives, and advises on work methods, practices, and procedures. Oversee the training of graduate level Cardiology trainees, medical students, resident physicians, as well as members of other professional disciplines. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Alternate schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the organization.)Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredPreferred Experience: At least 3 to 5 years of professional supervisory cardiology experience, preferably in VA or the Department of Defense Advanced skills to provide a full range of cardiology evaluations to determine the type of degree of illnesses within the cardiology scope Advanced skill and knowledge of Contemporary Cardiology practice Working knowledge of cardiology budgetary requirements, fiscal planning, workload projections, and productivity measures Working knowledge of cardiology regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys; e.g. The Joint Commission, OIG and/or CARF.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsBasic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. For foreign medical graduates, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Board Certification: Physicians are generally not required to be board certified for employment in VA; however, three circumstances in VA require physician board certification: If the position being filled is required to be a supervisor for medical students or physician residents (including fellows), the LCME, ACGME or AOA standards requiring a particular board certification credential will apply. If the position being filled will have faculty status with an affiliated medical school (for example, in joint recruitments with affiliated medical schools), then a medical school requirement for board certification will apply to the jointly recruited position. If the position being filled is required to be board certified by virtue of specific VHA policy (for example, as director of a cardiac catheterization laboratory or Director of Clinical Laboratory Medicine), then VHA policy requiring board certification will apply.] Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Grandfathering. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the occupation at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply: Such employees are considered to have met the basic qualification requirements for the purposes of transferring or reassignment to another physician position within VA. Employees who were appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. If a physician who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation or VA employment, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry or reemployment. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard dated April 1, 2020. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 6 hours); Standing (up to 6 hours); Repeated bending (up to 2 hours); Far vision correctable; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted).EducationIf your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional InformationVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure. Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. If you are selected and have not previously served as a federal manager, you will be required to serve a one-year managerial probation period. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.