Shape Cardiology Excellence – Step into a Division Leadership Role Today

Department of Veteran Affairs

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$350,000–$400,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Background, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Clinical Research, College Level Faculty, Echocardiography, Healthcare, Insurance, Invasive Cardiology, Leadership, Medical Treatment, Mentoring, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Startup, Stress Testing, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

The Chief of the Cardiology Division at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) will lead and oversee all aspects of cardiology care, education, research, and mentorship in a dynamic academic and clinical environment. Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Cardiology Division, overseeing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology care and procedures.
  • Provide expertise and direct patient care in non-invasive and/or invasive cardiology (including echocardiography, TEE, nuclear cardiology, stress testing, electrophysiology, and/or cardiac catheterization).
  • Promote and support cross-disciplinary clinical, educational, and research collaborations.
  • Demonstrate administrative and leadership expertise, including developing clinician scientists and advising underrepresented groups.
  • Maintain eligibility for a UCLA faculty appointment at the Associate or full Professor level and for VA credentialing.
  • Contribute strategically with vision, communication, and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications:

  • MD or equivalent
  • Board Certified
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license

 Academic and Research Opportunities:

  • Collaborate with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in education and research.
  • Support and advance departmental research objectives, including the start-up of research programs.
  • Foster and participate in clinical and research programs (cardiomyopathy, cardiac imaging, arrhythmia).
  • Supervise, mentor, and teach trainees in general and advanced cardiology subspecialty programs.

Benefits and Features:  

  • Starting salary $350,000 - $400,000
  • PTO: 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
  • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
  • Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits 
  • Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
  • Service without strings
  • Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000

About the Company

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Department of Veteran Affairs