Physician - Cardiology

Staff Cardiologist - Beckley VA Medical Center

Location: Beckley, West Virginia, located in the Appalachian Mountains of Southern West Virginia

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | No call, no weekends, no holidays

Opportunity Highlights

• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• No call, weekends, or holiday coverage
• 100% VA-employed workload: inpatient & outpatient
• Serve Veterans in a mission?driven, collaborative environment
• Competitive federal physician compensation (base + market pay)
• Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Full federal benefits package, retirement, malpractice coverage, and paid leave
• Work with a strong, established multidisciplinary team
• Level II, Joint Commission-accredited VA Medical Center

Position Description

The Beckley VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiologist to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to Veterans across inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and ICU settings. This position offers meaningful clinical impact, schedule stability, and the opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to serving southern West Virginias Veteran population.

The Cardiologist will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage cardiac conditions; interpret diagnostic tests; support inpatient teams; and collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency physicians, and other specialists. This role does not require call, weekend, or holiday duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations
• Assist with emergency cardiac care, including cardiac arrest response
• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Conduct and interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, Holter monitors, and exercise stress tests
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including stress tests and cardiac imaging
• Prescribe medications and recommend interventions or procedures as clinically indicated
• Provide ED and ICU consultations for critically ill patients
• Provide daily progress notes and collaborate on discharge planning
• Coordinate transfers to higher levels of care when needed
• Educate and supervise medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers
• Participate in cardiology peer review and quality improvement activities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure (base + market pay)
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
• Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
• Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
• Retention incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants