Make a Heartfelt Difference: Serve Our Nation's Heroes in San Antonio
**Are you a passionate non-invasive cardiologist seeking a fulfilling career with a strong work-life balance?** The South Texas VA Healthcare System in vibrant San Antonio, Texas, offers a unique opportunity to combine your expertise with the rewarding experience of serving our nation's heroes.
**Your Impact:**
* **Serve with Purpose:** Care for Veterans and witness their resilience firsthand as you improve their heart health.
* **Cutting-Edge Cardiology:** Utilize advanced technology for echocardiograms, stress tests, and more, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
* **Supportive Collaboration:** Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to Veteran care.
* **Lasting Difference:** Your expertise will directly improve Veterans' lives, helping them live longer, healthier lives.
**Thriving in San Antonio:**
* **Work-Life Balance:** Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences.
* **Rich Culture & History:** Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, from the Alamo to world-class museums.
* **Outdoor Paradise:** Enjoy year-round sunshine with endless recreation options, including biking the River Walk, exploring scenic trails, and enjoying the city's numerous parks.
* **Affordable Living:** Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many major cities, allowing you to stretch your budget further.
* **Family-Friendly Community:** Raise a family in a welcoming environment with excellent schools and activities for all ages.
**About the Position:**
You will join the Audie L. Murphy Heart Center's interdisciplinary team, collaborating with specialists and healthcare providers in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
**Responsibilities include:**
* Staffing trans-esophageal echocardiograms
* Reading and teaching transthoracic echocardiograms and nuclear studies
* Supervising and working alongside cardiology fellows and residents
* Maintaining a weekly continuity clinic
* Staffing the inpatient CCU and cardiology consult services
**Qualifications:**
* Minimum 1 year of clinical practice as a non-invasive cardiologist
* Board certification/equivalent in adult cardiovascular disease and echocardiography
* Board certification/equivalent or working understanding of nuclear medicine studies and cardiac CT angiography
* Willingness to work with and teach trainees
* Familiarity with electronic medical records (preferably CPRS)
* Interest in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology
* Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team
* Valid/Unrestricted State Medical License
**Competitive Benefits:**
* Salary range: $300,000 - $390,000
* Education debt repayment program (up to $200,000)
* Diverse patient population
* State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
* Health, dental, and vision insurance (partially VA-paid premiums)
* Flexible Spending Accounts and life insurance options
* Federal Retirement Plan with matching contributions
* Paid time off: 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 10 federal holidays, and 5 days for CME courses
**Ready to Make a Difference?**
Combine your passion for cardiology with the honor of serving Veterans in a welcoming and vibrant city. We look forward to hearing from you!
**South Texas VA Healthcare System**
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South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.
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