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Physician – Cardiologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time job for a Cardiologist physician at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy, and a recruitment incentive and student loan repayment program may be offered.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Current permanent employees of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center get first consideration, and non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Assess and diagnose patients with heart and blood vessel conditions.
  • Order and interpret heart tests such as EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
  • Develop and manage treatment plans, including medications and follow-up visits.
  • Perform or supervise interventional electrophysiological procedures.
  • Teach and guide medical students, residents, and other cardiology staff.
  • Keep accurate patient records in the electronic health record system.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No set number of years of work experience is listed. You must have completed residency training and an ACGME-approved cardiology fellowship, and you must have passed the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying exam in cardiovascular disease.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. Foreign medical graduates must show their school meets ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with required proof, if claiming 10-point preference as a disabled veteran or eligible family member

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Clearly list your ACGME-approved cardiology fellowship and your ABIM cardiovascular disease certification on your C.V. or resume.
  • Apply through USAJOBS and complete the occupational questionnaire, then click Submit My Answers.
  • If you are a veteran claiming preference, attach your DD-214 and select your preference in the questionnaire.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) is available, with awards up to $200,000 based on eligibility; you must submit the EDRP application within four months of your start date, and former EDRP participants are not eligible.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID that meets REAL ID rules
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Must meet physical requirements, such as light lifting under 15 lbs and near and distance vision
  • Hearing aid may be permitted

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$315,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Spokane, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSV-13105879-27-GEJ

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