Cardiology - Noninvasive Physician
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
The Chief of Cardiology is responsible for oversight of
Cardiology including maintaining and improving Cardiology access,
working with PSA and AGPM to ensure clinics are blocked/opened
appropriately, attending all relevant meetings including Access
meetings and CoP meetings, ensuring Cardiology readings are done
within reasonable time frames that ensure patient safety, and that
adequate Cardiology coverage is maintained. The Chief of Cardiology
will be a Cardiologist who will diagnose and manage Veterans with
conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. The physician
will conduct consultations to diagnoses illnesses, treat and manage
conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels including heart
failure, arrhythmias, congenital heart conditions,
arteriosclerosis, and hypertension. VA offers a comprehensive total
rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards . Recruitment
Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Permanent Change of Station
(Relocation Assistance): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program
(Student Loan Repayment): Eligible Learn more . 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 am
- 4:30pm)
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