Non-Invasive Cardiologist Opportunity in Picturesque Colorado

To apply, forward a current CV to: Crystal.Keeler@va.gov

Have you ever wanted to care for America's Veterans and give back to those who have given so much for us? If so, the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO, has an opportunity for you!

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC) is actively recruiting a Board Eligible/Certified full-time academic Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our Cardiology Section, accountable to the Chief of Cardiology. Our facility is closely affiliated with the adjacent University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and it is expected that the successful candidate will qualify for faculty appointment in the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The successful candidate will have interest, skill, and demonstrated experience in clinical care, education, and investigation.  A focused interest in heart failure is desirable. Duties include inpatient and outpatient consultative cardiovascular care and attending in the non-invasive cardiology laboratories (echocardiography, stress testing, and/or advanced cardiac imaging); and education and supervision of Cardiovascular Disease fellows, other medical trainees, and preceptorship to advanced practice providers. Experience and training in advanced heart failure management is desirable. The successful candidate will lead or collaborate in basic, clinical, or health services research in cardiovascular disease.

Preferred Experience:

• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Evidence of clinical focus in heart failure
• Demonstrated accomplishments in cardiovascular research
• VA experience a plus 

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40hrs/wk; Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage of the cardiology consultation service in rotation with other staff Cardiologists.
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible

For additional duties you may view current posting on VACareers.

Both primary medical and mental health services are available at the CBOCs. Those Veterans in need of services not available at a particular CBOC are either referred to the Sheridan VAMC, another VA facility within VISN19, or are scheduled for purchased care within the local community. For emergency care, all CBOCs activate the local 911 system and Veterans are taken to the local medical facility. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, extended hours on Tuesdays until 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

Rock Springs CBOC

Primary medical services include general medical care, preventive health, and basic diagnostic exams. Referrals to inpatient programs are made as appropriate. Providers and nursing staff are available to provide care on site. Mental Health services are available through the use of telemental health clinics with providers at the Sheridan VAMC. Routine prescriptions are processed through the mail orMy HealtheVet

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

258 miles W of Cheyenne; 178 miles S of Jackson

Rock Springs began as a stage station on the Overland Trail, named after a natural spring that dried up after extensive mining in the area. In 1894, Jack London wrote of Rock Springs: "It seems to be the Wild and Woolly West with a vengeance." It's still true: Rock Springs shows the rougher side of Wyoming, powered by a coal-burning power plant, freight trains roaring through, and all-night truckers stopping for coffee, adding to a blue-collar sensibility.

For more than a century, boom followed bust followed boom, and in the late 1970s, oil, gas, and coal caused the area population to skyrocket. So did the crime rate, and corruption raised its ugly head, but things have improved dramatically since.

The city is not far from some fine outdoor attractions: Fossil Butte National Monument and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.