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the Dayton VAMC is looking for a full-time, permanent Cardiologist to provide comprehensive, invasive, non-invasive, consultative patient care. Highly qualified candidate(s) may be eligible for a Recruitment (new VA employee) or Relocation (current VA employee working at another facility) incentive. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact Brian Huhman at Brian.Huhman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved PCS Expense for Relocation: Approved Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Responsibilities Participates in and manages all aspects of cardiac patient care to include outpatient clinics and inpatient wards. Participates and manages all aspects of standard non-invasive cardiology testing such as EKG, rhythm monitoring, echocardiography and stress testing. Performs diagnostic cardiac catherization and insertion of temporary intravenous pacemaker leads. Ability to Implant and follow-up devices will be considered desirable. Takes an active role in the evaluation of the patient, decision for treatment/care, and documentation in the patient electronic records. May serve on service level and/or hospital committees as needed and participates in the facility peer review program. Maintains professional competency, courtesy and flexibility and provides the necessary services of this specialty. Possesses strong clinical and communication skills with a commitment to academics. BLS and ACLS certification is required prior to start date. Must participate in night, weekend and holiday call. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.