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Physician (Invasive Cardiology Program Manager)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Kernersville, NC is hiring a permanent, full-time physician to serve as Invasive Cardiology Program Manager in the Veterans Health Administration. This is a supervisory role with one vacancy. It is an open continuous announcement, so applicants are considered as openings become available.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the stated 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.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Serves as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
  • Performs cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Diagnoses and treats adults with heart and blood vessel diseases.
  • Supervises nurse practitioners, medical students and residents.
  • Serves as acting chief of the section when needed.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No set number of years of work experience is stated. You must have completed an approved residency program. As an additional requirement, you must be board certified or board eligible as an interventional cardiologist.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school, plus completed residency training in an accredited program. Foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility rules for their graduation year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or D.C.
  • Board certified or board eligible in interventional cardiology

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume showing beginning and end dates for education and residencies
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your application meets the listed qualifications, and the agency may verify your application, resume and supporting documents. Errors or omissions may affect consideration, and the agency does not assume facts about your experience, so describe it clearly and specifically.

Tips for this job:

  • List start and end dates for every education and residency entry on your C.V. or resume, as the agency requires.
  • State clearly whether you are board certified or board eligible in interventional cardiology.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Travel of 25% or less may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation sign-on bonus may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The job also offers an annual performance bonus and possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with rare exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • Possible probationary period
  • Physical demands include walking, standing, lifting or transferring patients, and possible exposure to infectious patients

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
$200,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Kernersville, North Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13104501-27-ACW

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