Cardiologist - Beckley VA Medical Center

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyCardiology
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNegotiable
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedRetention

VA Staff Cardiologist – Stable Schedule, Federal Benefits, Southern West Virginia

Staff Cardiologist – Beckley VA Medical Center

Location: Beckley, West Virginia, located in the Appalachian Mountains of Southern West Virginia

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | No call, no weekends, no holidays

Opportunity Highlights

  • Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • No call, weekends, or holiday coverage
  • 100% VA-employed workload: inpatient & outpatient
  • Serve Veterans in a mission?driven, collaborative environment
  • Competitive federal physician compensation (base + market pay)
  • Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
  • Full federal benefits package, retirement, malpractice coverage, and paid leave
  • Work with a strong, established multidisciplinary team
  • Level II, Joint Commission–accredited VA Medical Center

Position Description

The Beckley VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cardiologist to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to Veterans across inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and ICU settings. This position offers meaningful clinical impact, schedule stability, and the opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to serving southern West Virginia’s Veteran population.

The Cardiologist will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage cardiac conditions; interpret diagnostic tests; support inpatient teams; and collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency physicians, and other specialists. This role does not require call, weekend, or holiday duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations
  • Assist with emergency cardiac care, including cardiac arrest response
  • Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
  • Conduct and interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, Holter monitors, and exercise stress tests
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including stress tests and cardiac imaging
  • Prescribe medications and recommend interventions or procedures as clinically indicated
  • Provide ED and ICU consultations for critically ill patients
  • Provide daily progress notes and collaborate on discharge planning
  • Coordinate transfers to higher levels of care when needed
  • Educate and supervise medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers
  • Participate in cardiology peer review and quality improvement activities

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure (base + market pay)
  • Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
  • Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
    • Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
    • Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
  • Retention incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency with board eligibility or certification in Cardiology
  • Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
  • Federal DEA license
  • Current BLS certification
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Beckley VA Medical Center, part of the VA Beckley Healthcare System, is a full-service Veterans Health Administration facility located in Beckley, West Virginia. The medical center provides comprehensive primary, specialty, and mental health care to eligible Veterans across southern West Virginia and surrounding rural communities, serving approximately 11 counties in the region. 
 
The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, including primary care, cardiology, mental health services, women’s health, extended care and rehabilitation, pharmacy services, spinal cord injury care, social work, and whole health programs. Many specialty services function through provider referral to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

The Beckley VA Medical Center provides both primary and specialty care services, including:

Primary Care
Cardiology
Mental Health Care
Extended Care & Rehabilitation
Women’s Health
Pharmacy Services
Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder Care
Social Work & Whole Health Programs

Referral requirements apply to some specialty clinics such as cardiology.

Beckley VA Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting its commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuous performance improvement. In addition to care delivered at the main campus, the healthcare system supports access through outpatient clinics and a mobile clinic, helping reach Veterans in more remote areas.

 

Facility & Address

  • Beckley VA Medical Center
  • 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV 25801

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