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Summary

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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.

Basic 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
• 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
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board certification or eligibility Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Physicians should be physically and mentally capable of performing examinations - formulating diagnosis and treatment plans - and educating residents
• Physical activity includes sitting - standing (for up to 8 hours) - walking (up to 8 hours) - moderate lifting (intermittently - 15-44 lbs.) - reaching above the shoulder - and repeated bending
• Physician should be emotionally and mentally stable and capable of performing the duties of the position.

Duties

• The Harry S
• Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia - Missouri is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiology/Electrophysiologist to join our dedicated team
• This is a unique opportunity to provide life-changing care to our nation's Veterans - helping them regain independence - mobility - and quality of life
• Columbia offers the perfect blend of small-town comfort and big-city access
• Home to the University of Missouri - it boasts a thriving medical community - vibrant arts scene - excellent schools - and beautiful outdoor recreation - from scenic trails to nearby lakes and parks
• As a VA physician - you'll enjoy meaningful work - a manageable patient panel - and a collaborative - mission-driven environment
• In addition to a stable federal career - you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional goals: generous time off - robust retirement options - and resources for continued learning and development
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact visn15edrp@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 Work Schedule: Mon- Fri - 7:00am - 4:30pm DUTIES: The Electrophysiologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Cardiology program - to include clinical - administrative - academic - and research components if warranted
• 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
• Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff
• Patient caseload may be inpatient - outpatient - or both
• May work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a cardiac issue
• Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
• Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Work with CARDIO-VET program which has a goal to reach rural veterans with high quality cardiovascular care