The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply, see required documents section below.
The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for Fee Basis positions as Cardiologists. The successful candidates will participate in the general cardiology inpatient and outpatient service at West Roxbury campus. There is an aggregate limit of $400,000. This means you cannot make over $400,000 in a calendar year, and this is inclusive of all combined appointments.
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply, see required documents section below.
The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for Fee Basis positions as Cardiologists. The successful candidates will participate in the general cardiology inpatient and outpatient service at West Roxbury campus. There is an aggregate limit of $400,000. This means you cannot make over $400,000 in a calendar year, and this is inclusive of all combined appointments.
Payments are made as fee for service
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: $1,440 per shift (Fee Basis rate for Inpatient Attending Cardiologist)
Paid Time Off: Not included
Retirement: Not included
Insurance: Not included
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Not included
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: N/A
The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for Fee Basis positions as Cardiologists. The successful candidates will participate in the general cardiology inpatient and outpatient service at West Roxbury campus. The position involves staffing one of three inpatient consult service including a consult service assessing inpatient and outpatient consults, or the inpatient service accepting admissions for a variety of cardiology conditions. The position involves managing and teaching residents, Nurse Practitioners, and cardiovascular disease fellows in inpatient venues. Accomplishments should be commensurate with academic appointment as Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor of Medicine. VABHS is a multi-campus tertiary care medical center that provides a full range of patient care services along with nationally recognized education and innovative research activities. We have major affiliations with Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. VABHS has one of the largest research programs in VA with several federally funded research centers, including VA's signature genetic repository, the Million Veteran Program, which offer significant collaborative opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday. This is a fee basis position with tours of 5 days a week on an intermittent basis depending on availability of the applicant and the needs of the service. No weekend or evening coverage.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
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