Cardiologist Non invasive

The Hudson Valley Health Care System is seeking an experienced non-invasive Cardiologist (M.D. or D.O). Duties include participating in daily ambulatory/outpatient Cardiology clinic services at Castle Point, NY. Will interpret EKG's daily for the Cardiology clinic's as well as primary care, geriatric, and behavioral health clinics.

The successful candidate will interpret transthoracic echocardiograms, ambulatory monitors and participate in services to include but not limited to Exercise ECG's and Exercise stress echocardiograms, exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, Holter monitor an electrocardiogram interpretation, diagnosis and management of arrhythmias.

Takes an active role in the evaluation of the patient, decision for treatment/care, and documentation in the patient electronic records.Serves on service level and/or hospital committees as needed and participate in the facility peer review program.Maintains professional competency, courtesy and flexibility or provide the necessary services of this specialty.-Maintains a record of successful practice management and excellent clinical skills.**All other duties assigned based on the needs of the Medical Facility.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)

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Castle Point is located in Scenic Dutchess County, NY, nestled in the Hudson River Valley, with an abundance of historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals, natural scenic beauty, fascinating sites, lively events and breathtaking vistas.  Castle Point VA Medical Center opened in 1924 on a campus 65 miles north of New York City and is accessible by car, train, bus, and air.

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The VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Castle Point is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network.