Chief of Cardiology - Full-Time Position

Chief of Cardiology - Full-Time Position

GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS

The GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of Cardiology to lead our Cardiology Department and provide exceptional care to our nation’s Veterans. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead a talented team of cardiologists and contribute to advancing cardiovascular care in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Salary range: $200,000 - $400,000
• Location: Jackson, Mississippi
• Position eligible for EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program), offering up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee clinical and administrative functions within the Cardiology Department.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative cardiology care models.
• Provide expert care for Veterans with cardiovascular conditions and supervise a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve quality of care, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and provide guidance to cardiology residents, fellows, and staff.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified Cardiologist with experience in clinical and leadership roles.
• Strong commitment to serving Veterans and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in an inspiring, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Potential for educational debt reduction programs and VA-specific benefits.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today and join our team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to Veterans.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The Best Care and the Best Careers…The mission of the Veterans Healthcare System is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services. To accomplish this mission, the VA needs to be a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that provides excellence in health care value, excellence in service as defined by its customers, and excellence in education and research, and needs to be an organization characterized by exceptional accountability and by being an employer of choice.

The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS, with 163 operating beds, provides primary, secondary and tertiary medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric inpatient care. Its primary service area is home to more than 125,000 veterans with about 45,000 unique patients and more than 300,000 patient visits. Services include radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, hemodialysis, cardiac catheterization, sleep studies, substance abuse treatment, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hematology/oncology, and rehabilitation programs. Both primary and specialized outpatient services are available, including such specialized programs as: ambulatory surgery, spinal cord injury, neurology, infectious disease, substance abuse, PTSD, readjustment counseling, and mental health diagnostic and treatment programs. Comprehensive health care is available for female veteran patients. A 120-bed nursing home care unit, five contractor operated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, community contract nursing homes, four 150-bed state veterans nursing homes, and a variety of outpatient programs are utilized to support the needs of aging veterans. The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC is the Clinic of Jurisdiction for the State of Mississippi and provides administrative support to the Office of the VISN 16 Network Director; the Veterans Outreach Center; the VBA Regional Office; and the National Cemetery in Natchez.

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