Physician - Cardiac Surgeon

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a full-time Physician (Cardiac Surgeon) to join the Cardiac Surgery Section within Surgical Service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive surgical care to Veterans with adult acquired cardiac disease and will participate in the continued development and rebuilding of a high-quality, academically oriented cardiac surgery program. The position includes operative and perioperative care, inpatient and outpatient consultation, multidisciplinary decision-making. Experience in contemporary coronary revascularization, valve surgery, minimally invasive and/or robotic cardiac surgery, structural heart procedures, and advanced perioperative cardiac care is highly desirable. Opportunities exist for clinical outcomes research, innovation, and other scholarly activity. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Provide comprehensive surgical care for Veterans with adult acquired cardiac disease in the inpatient, outpatient, operating room, and perioperative settings. Perform coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, reoperative procedures, and other complex adult cardiac operations consistent with training and granted clinical privileges. Participate in development of minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery capabilities, including minimally invasive coronary and valve procedures, when supported by institutional resources and privileging. Participate in multidisciplinary structural heart evaluation and treatment, including TAVR, according to training, experience, and granted privileges. Participate in the management of patients requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO and Impella, according to training, experience, and granted privileges. Support development or redevelopment of advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support capabilities, including LVAD-related care, as institutional resources and approvals permit. Provide timely inpatient and outpatient cardiac surgical consultations and postoperative follow-up. Participate in shared call and clinical coverage responsibilities of the Cardiac Surgery Section. Participate in Surgical Service and medical center committees, workgroups, and required meetings. Participate in clinical outcomes research, scholarly activity, and innovation consistent with the needs and resources of the service. Practice in accordance with VA policies, medical staff bylaws, applicable accreditation standards, and granted privileges. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 8:00am - 4:30pm (Variable at supervisor discretion)

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.