Summary

Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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 Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive: Authorized

Qualifications

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 (Screen out): Must be Board Certified in Cardiology Preferred Experience: Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice with substantial expertise in imaging
• Passion for teaching and mentoring at all levels
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
• A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

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• Providence's renaissance is now evident throughout the metro area - from the carefully restored urban landscape of downtown to the hip coffee shops and thriving community gardens of the trendy West End
• In more recent years - this renaissance has helped foster an exceptional culinary scene - numerous arts venues and thoughtfully planned urban spaces throughout the city center
• Factor in the presence of top-notch institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design as well as a proximity to some of New England's most beautiful beaches - and you'll see what makes Providence an appealing place to live
• The Division of Cardiology at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School is seeking an academic cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular imaging
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging modalities such as echocardiography and cardiac MRI
• This position provides an opportunity to excel in patient care - education - and research while contributing to a vibrant academic environment at VA Providence Healthcare System and Brown University Health
• Applicants will be considered for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at Brown University - based on experience
• Key Responsibilities: Provide expert care in cardiovascular imaging (e.g. - echocardiography - cardiac MRI)
• Engage in both inpatient and outpatient clinical duties
• Teach and mentor medical students - residents - fellows - and other trainees
• Develop and deliver educational programs - including lectures and workshops
• Participate in curriculum development and other educational initiatives
• Contribute to section goals - strategic planning - and interdisciplinary committees to enhance clinical and research operations
• A offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator at VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov 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
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Work Schedule to be Discussed during Interview
• Compressed/Flexible: Authorized
• Telework: Not Authorized
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
• Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service
• This position is eligible for coverage by a Bargaining Unit - but is not currently represented.