Job Details: We are excited to be recruiting for a full time Chief of Cardiology!

Description: Veterans Administration North Texas Health Care System
Dallas, TX
North Texas Healthcare System is seeking a full-time academic Associate Professor or Professor cardiologist to direct the Cardiology Section of Medical Service at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The candidate must be eligible for faculty appointment with our affiliated medical school, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The Chief of Cardiology will lead the patient care, teaching, and research missions of the Section. Cardiology Section provides a full range of clinical activities including advanced coronary interventions, a clinical and research electrophysiology service, transthoracic and transesophageal echo, and a busy CCU. Experience as a principal investigator in clinical or basic research and a record of effective mentoring of trainees are essential. The Chief is expected to teach medical students, house staff and cardiology fellows as well as participate in the performances of clinical services, teaching, and research activities with academic leadership at UTSW.

VANTHCS is an integrated health care system serving veteran patients in 38 counties, including 2 in Oklahoma. In addition to a wide variety of acute care services, VANTHCS provides over one million outpatient visits a year combined at our Dallas, Bonham, Tyler and Fort Worth locations.

The VA offers excellent benefits in a professional and rewarding environment. Benefits include: 26 vacation days per year, 13 sick leave days per year/accumulates without limit, 10 paid holidays, generous retirement package including 401K savings plan with employer matching contributions, malpractice insurance paid by VA, health and life insurance benefits, free parking, wellness center, and a tax free retail store. Candidates may also be eligible for the Early Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Salary will be consistent with recently reformed physician pay guidelines.

Qualifications must include U.S. citizenship and an active medical license to practice in any state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia.
Candidates should forward their Curriculum Vitae, a statement of professional goals, and three references to:

Wanda Jackson
Physician Recruiter (05D6)
Phone: 214-857-2205
4500 S. Lancaster Road
Dallas, TX 75216
Wandak.Jackson@va.gov

Posting Date: Sep 15 08