Physician - Cardiology
Los Angeles, CA 90025
| Specialty | Cardiology |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
The Chief of the Cardiology Division at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) will lead and oversee all aspects of cardiology care, education, research, and mentorship in a dynamic academic and clinical environment. Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Cardiology Division, overseeing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology care and procedures.
- Provide expertise and direct patient care in non-invasive and/or invasive cardiology (including echocardiography, TEE, nuclear cardiology, stress testing, electrophysiology, and/or cardiac catheterization).
- Promote and support cross-disciplinary clinical, educational, and research collaborations.
- Demonstrate administrative and leadership expertise, including developing clinician scientists and advising underrepresented groups.
- Maintain eligibility for a UCLA faculty appointment at the Associate or full Professor level and for VA credentialing.
- Contribute strategically with vision, communication, and emotional intelligence.
Qualifications:
- MD or equivalent
- Board Certified
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license
Academic and Research Opportunities:
- Collaborate with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in education and research.
- Support and advance departmental research objectives, including the start-up of research programs.
- Foster and participate in clinical and research programs (cardiomyopathy, cardiac imaging, arrhythmia).
- Supervise, mentor, and teach trainees in general and advanced cardiology subspecialty programs.
Benefits and Features:
- Starting salary $350,000 - $400,000
- PTO: 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
- Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Service without strings
- Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000
