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The Central Arkansas Veterans Health System, Little Rock, AR is seeking a full-time Physician (Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist). This is an open-continuous announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2023, or until the position is filled (if a selection is made and offer accepted, announcement will be closed). Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official every two weeks from the opening date of the announcement. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States 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. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: ~ Board Eligible in Cardiology. Preferred Experience: ~ Board Certified in Cardiology. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: ~ Light Lifting under 15 pounds. ~ Light carry, under 15 pounds. ~ Reaching above shoulder. ~ Use of fingers. ~ Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. ~ Far Vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. ~ Hearing (aid may be permitted). ~ Sitting up to 8 hours. ~ Clear Speech. ~ Mental and emotional stability. Environmental Factors: ~ Working closely with others. ~ Protracted or irregular hours of work. ~ Use of computer. ["The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) consists of two inpatient campuses located at Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas, located in the central part of the state. Little Rock has earned a reputation among history buffs, foodies and art lovers as an exciting place to live. Residents can spend their weekend exploring the historic Arkansas State Capitol, wandering through the Arkansas Art Center or enjoying, the beautiful Ozark Mountains. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment. 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact Aaron.Frenau@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major Duties and Responsibilities: ~ Inpatient and outpatient management of cardiac arrhythmias Permanent Pacemaker and ICD insertion. ~ Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Electrophysiology studies. ~ Perform ablation of simple and complex arrhythmias. ~ Maintain a Cardiology Outpatient Clinic for ambulatory management of veterans with arrhythmias and heart disease. ~ Inpatient Clinical Cardiology Teaching, Rounds, and Consultations in the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Acute Medicine, Telemetry, or Critical Care Units. ~ Mentoring as Attending Physician for health professional trainees (students, residents, and fellows). ~ Participate in ongoing professional practice evaluations and PEER reviews as assigned.~ Participate in the educational programs for medical trainees, as well as the medical staff. ~ Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level. ~ Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews, ~ Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS meetings. ~ Participate on Medical Staff committee assignments. ~ Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00pm; On-Call by Rotation/Nights/Weekends."]

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