Cardiology Physician
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
The Orlando Veterans Affairs Health Care System is recruiting a
Chief of Cardiology to lead a vibrant and diverse department
providing a broad range of cardiology services to our nation s
Veterans. Experience in Clinical Leadership is highly preferred for
this position. The Cardiology Section Chief is responsible for
clinical and supervisory oversight of physicians, Nurse
Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other staff, including
recruitment, recommending, and supervising clinical privileges, and
staff development. Operational responsibilities include oversight
of Cardiology clinics, the Inpatient consultation service,
Interventional, Electrophysiology and Non-Invasive Cardiology
Diagnostic services as well as Clinical Access and Community Care.
The Cardiology Section Chief is expected to actively practice in
their specialty. Departmental clinical efforts include outpatient
Cardiology clinics, inpatient/ICU consultation and teaching rounds,
interpretation of diagnostic studies such as trans-thoracic and
trans-esophageal echocardiograms, event monitors, stress tests, and
ECGs in addition to interventional and electrophysiology cardiac
catheterization labs. Orlando Veterans Affairs Health Care System
is affiliated with multiple academic affiliates and an academic
appointment at one or both of our locally affiliated Medical
Schools is strongly encouraged. Cardiologists actively participate
in teaching including Medical Students, Internal Medicine
Residents, and Cardiology Fellows. Chief Cardiologist is expected
to support and expand Academic pursuits including teaching
affiliates and/or department research. Unrestricted medical
licensure in any state is required for employment. Board
Certification or Eligibility in Cardiology is strongly preferred.
Echocardiography board certification is strongly preferred. A
typical tour of duty is Monday through Friday with inpatient
service/on call duties generally every 8-10 weeks. Outpatient and
non-invasive study interpretation duties are not scheduled during
inpatient rotation. Enjoy a clinical practice environment with
interdisciplinary team support, delivering state-of-the-art medical
care. VA offers unparalleled access to a variety of career
development options in administration, research, and teaching. VA
also encourages a healthy work/life balance through predictable
scheduling and elimination of billing hassles. Assistance with
payment of med school loans up to $200K! Sign on bonus may be
available! We offer: 11 paid Federal holidays and 26 paid vacation
days per year 13 Days paid sick day per year with unlimited
carry-over Federal Benefits and Retirement Plans Separate Thrift
Savings program with partial agency matching Annual performance
incentive of up to an additional $15K per year CME: $1,000 per year
stipend for reimbursement & 5 days paid absence Malpractice
coverage through the Federal tort claims progra If interested,
please e-mail your CV!
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