Physician, Cardiologist / Electrophysiologist

Company: USA Government
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Academic Electrophysiologist Opportunity in Gainesville, FL: The Gainesville, FL VA Medical Center & the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Florida are seeking a BE/BC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST. This faculty position is a full-time dual appointment, primarily based at the VA Medicine Service. The VA has three cardiac cath labs and access to a hybrid OR. The full spectrum of CT surgery is available on site. Applicants, please see "Open and Continuous" details in next section Open & Continuous: This posting establishes an open continuous announcement of collecting eligible applicants to be considered for this position. The first list of eligible applicants for consideration will be those received by October 14, 2020. Applications received after Oct. 14 may be considered in a subsequent referral if the vacancy remains and/or until the position is filled ie. If selection is not made from earlier referral group. This announcement may close earlier than the identified closing date if filled prior to the closing date. Duties at the VA will be shared equally between three electrophysiology faculty and include the entire spectrum of EP procedures (all devices and the entire spectrum of ablation procedures using state of the art mapping system), education of fellows in-and-outside the lab and staffing the EP consult service. VA CCU and general consult services are shared equally between ten VA cardiology faculty. Outpatient clinic responsibility is as needed, and ongoing scholarly activity is expected. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate who would be brand new to Federal Service. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Designated and/or random drug testing required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to a background/security investigation Must be proficient in written and spoken English Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Must pass pre-employment physical examination Qualifications 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Board Certification: The position will have faculty status with an affiliated medical school (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Florida), therefore a medical school requirement for board certification will apply to this jointly recruited position. Preferred Experience: Fellowship in Cardiology; Advanced Fellowship in Electrophysiology 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.

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