<p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p> <p>The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), a major affiliate of Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, invites applications for a full-time non-invasive Cardiologist, with Level 3 Echocardiography training. The successful candidate will work in the echocardiography lab and in the general cardiology services at VABHS including ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care. The position involves significant engagement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings. There will be leadership pathways and opportunities to develop clinical research and/or quality improvement programs within the Cardiology Section. Additional opportunities may be available to participate in formal undergraduate teaching at both Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School.</p> <p>The successful candidate must have Board Certification in Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Disease. Accomplishments should be commensurate with an academic appointment as Lecturer, Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.</p> <p>VABHS is a multi-campus tertiary care medical center that provides advanced cardiac care to Veterans from all over New England, providing a full range of cardiovascular services including cardiac surgery and structural heart interventions. VABHS is also a well-recognized institution nationally for medical education and innovative research activities. VABHS has one of the largest research programs in VA with several federally funded research centers, including VA's signature genetic repository, the Million Veteran Program, which offers significant collaborative opportunities.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.</p> <p>Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support, VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM</p>