Cardiology VA Medical Center job located in California

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