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The Iowa City VA HCS (VHA) is seeking a board certified/board eligible cardiology physician for a part-time VHA appointment with affiliation with the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine to serve as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist. Dual appointment: This is a dual appointment with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The incumbent is expected to work at the Iowa City VA HCS for 5/8ths and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for 3/8ths. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: * Provide cardiology consultative and continuity care services at underserved or understaffed ICVA facilities through both virtual and in-person care modalities. * Conduct comprehensive consultation and management of cardiovascular disease states across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings. * Participate in expanded telehealth services including Clinical Video Telehealth (VVC, CVT) and electronic consultation (e-Consult) to improve Veteran access to care. * Interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter monitors, stress testing and cardiac computed tomography. * Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiograms. * Perform clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management of acute and chronic cardiovascular illnesses, including ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests. * Provide consultation and support to nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, residents, and fellows. * Evaluate patients for changes in clinical status through in-person examinations or telemedicine encounters. * Document all clinical encounters in the electronic medical record with appropriate detail, assessment, and plan, including review and attestation of trainee documentation. * Participate in cardiology referral management processes to ensure timely and appropriate triage of cardiology consults. * Provide outpatient clinics for general and subspecialty cardiology patients, ensuring continuity and follow-up care. * Deliver patient education, family education, and staff education related to cardiovascular health, disease prevention, and treatment plans. * Support care coordination activities including consultation, referrals, follow-up arrangements, and interdisciplinary collaboration. * Adhere to VA standards for clinical documentation, patient safety, telehealth protocols, and workflow efficiency. * In all activities, the candidate is expected to work collaboratively with the affiliate (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine UI Healthcare). In addition, at the affiliate, the candidate will: * Participate in appropriate college, department, and division education committees * Attend Divisional meetings and conferences at the affiliate * Collaborate with the University of Iowa ACGME offices/leadership to ensure proper education of medical students, residents and fellows VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): his position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm CST, call after hours, weekends and holidays and scheduled.