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Physician (Non-Invasive Cardiologist)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job as a non-invasive cardiology physician at the Phoenix VA Health Care System in Phoenix, Arizona, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The Phoenix VA is a core rotation site for a University of Arizona cardiology fellowship and internal medicine residency.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The 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.

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

What you would do

  • Evaluate and manage Veteran patients
  • Interpret echocardiograms, including transesophageal and stress studies
  • Interpret stress tests and electrocardiograms (ECGs)
  • Interpret Holter and event monitor data
  • Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiac consultations, including ICU, med-surg and telemetry

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved school. You must also have completed an accredited residency training program that leads to board certification eligibility, or meet one of the alternative residency paths listed in the announcement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point preference
  • Documents showing dates of impending separation, if on active duty and leaving within 120 days

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 hurt your chances. Veterans and preference-eligible candidates receive preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply online through USAJOBS by the closing date, or use the agency contact's alternate method if you cannot apply online
  • Include your board certification status in your C.V. or resume, since it is preferred
  • Attach your DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference, and note the questionnaire preference option

Good to know before you apply

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

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. May be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment, up to $200,000). Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Urinalysis drug test 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 identification (REAL ID compliant if using a driver's license)
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Required seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period

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
$300,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13102136-27-MLG

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