Cardiologist Opportunity In beautiful Clarksburg, WV VA Medical Center

Practice with Impact — Cardiologist Opportunity

In beautiful Clarksburg, WV VA Medical Center

Are you a Cardiologist seeking more than just a job—one who’s ready to make a lasting impact while enjoying a truly balanced lifestyle? The Clarksburg VA Medical Center is calling for a dedicated physician to join a mission-driven team serving our nation’s Veterans. This is your opportunity to practice high-quality medicine, lead with purpose, and enjoy a lifestyle that many only dream of.

Why the VA? Why Now?

At the VA, you’re not just another provider—you’re part of a system that values your expertise, supports your growth, and prioritizes patient-centered care over volume.

What You Can Expect:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), with very manageable on-call duties
• Competitive Compensation + Performance Incentives
• Federal Benefits Package:
• Generous PTO + 11 Federal Holidays
• Federal Pension (FERS) + 401K-style TSP with matching
• Malpractice coverage included (no tail coverage needed!)
• Unmatched Job Stability & Mission-Driven Work
• Academic Affiliations & Teaching Opportunities
• Nationwide Mobility within the VA system

Position Overview

As a Cardiologist at Clarksburg VA, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supported by a collaborative and highly skilled team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• General cardiology clinical care: inpatient consults, outpatient consults, and clinic
• Perform and interpret:
• Echocardiography
• Exercise & pharmacologic stress testing
• Holter monitoring & ECGs
• Diagnose and manage arrhythmias and complex cardiac conditions
• Participate in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation in the electronic health record
• Engage in peer review, committees, and continuous quality improvement
• Maintain excellence in clinical care, leadership, and communication

Preferred Experience:

• Board Certified
• VA experience is a plus
• Advanced cardiac imaging and TEE/TTE expertise highly desired

Core Clinical Privileges Include:

• Comprehensive cardiac evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
• ECG and ambulatory monitor interpretation
• Cardioversion, stress echocardiography
• Hemodynamic monitoring and catheter management
• Temporary pacemaker placement
• Central line and arterial access procedures
• ICU-level cardiac care management

Live Where Others Vacation — Clarksburg, West Virginia

Imagine finishing your clinic day and heading straight into the mountains, rivers, and trails. Clarksburg offers a rare combination of professional fulfillment and personal freedom.

Lifestyle Highlights:

• Outdoor Paradise: World-class fishing, kayaking, hiking, and trail running
• Minutes from scenic rivers, rolling hills, and state parks
• Low cost of living with spacious homes and land
• Family-friendly communities with strong local culture
• Easy access to larger metro areas while maintaining small-town charm

Whether it’s casting a line at sunrise, hitting a trail after work, or simply enjoying peaceful mountain views—this is where quality of life meets purpose-driven practice.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM – or  4-day work week (Quality of Life benefits)
• On-call: Required
• Physical Requirements: Includes standing, walking, lifting (up to 45 lbs), and coordination for clinical procedures

Answer the Call — Your Next Chapter Starts Here

This is more than an opportunity—it’s a chance to serve those who have served, while building a career and life you’re proud of.

? Ready to take the next step?
Forward your CV immediately to: terrance.anderson@va.gov

Let’s connect and find the perfect fit for you within the VA.

Serve with purpose. Lead with excellence. Live fully.

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 Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital with 98 beds, located on a 16-acre site adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Park and the West Virginia State Nursing Home in the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia. It serves a Veteran population of approximately 70,000 in north central West Virginia and adjacent counties in Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In FY07 the medical center treated 19,554 unique patients through 216,090 outpatient visits and 3,541 admissions.

The facility was initially dedicated on December 7, 1950 and was enhanced with the clinical addition in 1989. Named after Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense under President Truman, this medical center has been an active teaching facility since 1960 by participating in residency and academic affiliations with the West Virginia University, Fairmont State University, Alderson-Broaddus College and other nearby institutions of higher education.

Clarksburg, approximate population of 18,000 citizens, is located at the center of West Virginia's I-79 High Tech Corridor. The High Tech Corridor is anchored on the north by Morgantown, which is the home of West Virginia University, a Carnegie Foundation Research Institution and training academy for Cisco systems, Inc. and Oracle. Morgantown was recently rated the best small city in America by bizjournals.com. Other regional high technology operations include the National Energy Technology Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NASA IV and V Center, and Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center.

Clarksburg enjoys the amenities of the largest city in the region with the advantages of a small hometown community. A rich mix of retail, industry, and government services, with a thriving business community exist, along with an abundance of recreational facilities and one of the best preserved historic downtowns in the state. The crime rate is the second lowest in West Virginia and is one of the lowest in the country, property prices remain low, and the cost of living is substantially lower than any metropolitan city. Clarksburg is a small community rich with economic growth, heritage, and family recreation. Clarksburg's Historic downtown is also home to the largest legal, accounting, and banking community in north central West Virginia. There are approximately 6,000 professionals working in the Downtown Central Business District each weekday.

Clarksburg is located approximately two hours from Pittsburgh, PA, three and one-half hours from Columbus, OH, four hours from Washington, DC, and two hours from Charleston, WV.