Physician - Cardiology

The Syracuse VA is seeking a full time Cardiologist (Non-Invasive) to care for the veterans of Central New York. 

Syracuse is a medium sized city located in beautiful Central NY. Easy commute to the hospital, affordable housing, country living and great schools can make this a great career move. 

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs 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

The Non-Invasive Cardiologist will provide general Cardiology services in keeping with good clinical practice and standards of the Cardiology Section and Medicine Service at the Syracuse Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and SUNY Upstate Medical University. The successful candidate will provide outpatient care and perform clinical procedures as necessary within the Cardiology Section. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Close supervision, education and coordination of the Cardiology fellows, medical residents and medical students when in rotation on your service
• Be a resource for Primary Care providers to assist in the timely care of patients and appropriate referral to Cardiology
• Participate in the development or on-going research, quality improvement and teaching as it relates to your professional interests
• Obtain and Maintain Cardiology board certification and training
• Serve on Peer review and actively participate in other committees as requested
• Be in compliance with the Medical Staff bylaws and will complete all medical records timely through CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) in accordance with VA Policies and Regulations
• Participate in ongoing process improvements within their specific areas of expertise
• Collaborate with Nursing, pharmacy, and all other ancillary personnel throughout the facility as needed

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm or as determined by the service.