The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides Cardiology consultative and continuity care services at underserved or understaffed VISN facilities through a combination of virtual and in-person care when needed.
- Participates in the expanded use of clinical video telehealth (VVC and CVT)/electronic consultation (e-Consult) to improve access to cardiology care.
- Participates in the referral management process for cardiology consults with patient follow-up, as appropriate.
- Provides cardiology consultation to other health care providers, (nurse practitioners/physician assistants, medical students, and residents/fellows).
- Provides comprehensive patient care in the form of non-invasive, consultative, and inpatient/outpatient cardiology care. Expertise in the interpretation/reading of EKGs, Holter monitors, stress tests, Zio, Echo, loop records, tilt testing, non-invasive ICD stimulation, pacer and ICD evaluation and programming, as appropriate to the telehealth setting, are required.
- Provides clinical assessment and evaluation of Inpatients and Outpatients, reading and interpretation of cardiac studies.
- Manages health care of assigned Veteran patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic studies.
- Evaluates the patient to assess changes in the physical status during inpatient or outpatient care via in-person exams or telemedicine care.
- Documents the appropriate level of detail, assessment and plan for ongoing care into the electronic medical record.
- Works effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
- Promotes health and disease prevention through patient, family, and staff education and counseling.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm C.T.
Virtual: This is a 100% remote position. Internet speed tests may be requested to verify/determine suitability for remote work for candidates in consideration under this announcement.
Starting at $121,020 Per Year (VM 15)