Physician (Cardiology) -VA

Overall Purpose of The Job

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below.   

Physician, Cardiology, is assigned to the VA Health Care System, Medical Service, providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to all patients, functioning as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing clinical care to the patients at VA in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a Staff Physician, Cardiology, the responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of health care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators. 
• Practice within the scope of assigned privileges. 
• Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency. 
• Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME. 
• Comply with prescribed record keeping practices in accordance with the rules, regulations and bylaws. 
• Comply with prescribed information security policy and procedures. 
• Interpersonal relationships - works effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers and other health care professionals. 
• Participates in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings. 
• Participates in research activities with regard to the subspecialty of Internal Medicine, as assigned. 
• Comply with assigned Peer Reviews and maintaining quality assurance standards. 
• Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews, MAOs, etc., within the identified

Job profile

Experience/Certification Required:  

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiology    
• DEA License  

Education Required: 

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.  This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges: Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.  
• DEA License  
• For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.  
• Current BLS certification.  Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.   
• Must relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.  
• Pass a Child abuse and neglect check.   
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance