Non-Invasive Cardiologist

The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Chief of Specialty Medicine. The Staff Cardiologist will be responsible for providing consultation on various forms of cardiovascular disease states for both diagnosis and treatment of inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to clinical practice, the Staff Cardiologist will be responsible for supervising and teaching Cardiology Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.

The Medical Center consists of one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). It’s a 1a complexity tertiary care VA healthcare system located in one of the fastest growing Veteran population regions in the United States. The facility provides comprehensive care to over 47,000 Veterans in a 52-county area of Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, and Northeast Arkansas. It includes 236 inpatient beds with a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Inpatient consultation, outpatient general cardiology clinic, and interpretation of non-invasive cardiac tests such as Transthoracic Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, ETT, Nuclear Stress tests, Ziopath, Holters, Cardiac CTs, Cardiac MRIs, and EKGs.
• Share attending call responsibilities with other Cardiologist in covering some nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Round with a team of Residents and Fellows on occasion and perform emergency procedures on patients in the ICU or when required in the Emergency Department or Operating Room.
• Lead and manage the Cardiology / Coronary Care Unit (CCU) team consisting of Cardiology Fellows, Internal Medicine Residents, Medical Students, Pharmacists, and Mid-level Providers while on inpatient service.
• Give didactic lectures to Cardiology Fellows and participate in academic activities such as journal reviews, grand rounds, and conferences.

Highlights of this position include :

Experience Based Salary $313,000 - $400,000

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri : 8AM-4 : 30PM (Periodic On-Call)

CME Reimbursement : Possible $1000 per year (must be Board Certified)

Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage

Recruitment Sign-on Incentive for highly qualified candidates

Requirements :

MD / DO

BE / EC in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC

Full and unrestricted license from ANY state

US Citizenship

Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language

We Offer :

Paid Time Off : 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days

Pay Incentives : Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement : Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match

No Contract : No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Clinical research opportunities and possible academic affiliation

Area Overview :

The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi River. It’s the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow cooked barbecue. It’s also home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team!

You could savor your way through the ‘cue capital of the world and explore the best of Memphis-style barbecue from hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to world-class dining experiences! You’ll get it all on the Memphis barbecue trail. Many know Memphis as being home to “Memphis-Style Barbecue”, but it’s also the “Wing Capital” of the world with more chicken establishments (200+) than barbecue joints.

Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk the red carpet. The options are unlimited!

Apply today and become a part of the world’s largest healthcare system and serve those who served the nation.

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.