Physician - Cardiology

Lead the Future of Cardiovascular Care in Kernersville, NC: Physician—Invasive Cardiology Program Manager — Sign-On Bonus Available

The W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician—Invasive Cardiology Program Manager for the Kernersville Health Care Center in Kernersville, NC. This role provides clinical leadership for the Cardiology Program, promotes quality care and positive outcomes, and strengthens collaboration across the facility to improve cardiovascular care for Veterans.

Benefits

The VA offers all employees' industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high-quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

• Competitive Salary Range: $200,000-$400,000.
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $100,000 to a qualified candidate
• 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)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
• Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
• Service without strings: No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.

Duties

• Serve as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and as Acting Section Chief, as needed.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care to adult inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform cardiac catheterization and other invasive cardiology procedures.
• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, arrhythmias, and peripheral vascular disease.
• Supervise and mentor nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, medical students, and assigned staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient treatment and discharge plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, committees, and facility programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records, including CPRS documentation, alerts, and encounters.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, clinical guidelines, and treatment protocols.
• Promote patient and family education and shared decision-making.
• Participate in staff scheduling, selection, performance recognition, and administrative activities.
• Provide education and procedural training to residents, fellows, and medical students, as applicable.
• Support research activities related to treatment, outcomes, and patient care.
• Comply with all VA health care system policies, regulations, and medical staff bylaws.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Preferred Experience: Board certified/board eligible interventional cardiologist

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA policy.

Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.

Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Interventional Cardiology.