Cardiology - Physician - Academics

The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly motivated General Cardiologist to join the Medical Specialty Care Oversight Taskforce (MASCOT) within VISN 20. MASCOT is a hub-and-spoke cardiology network serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, with a special focus on veterans residing in areas with limited or no cardiology access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide cardiology consultation and management for patients across the network, both onsite and via telehealth
• Develop a strong telehealth presence and serve as a consultant/resource for cardiology and primary care advanced providers in the region
• Build and nurture clinical relationships to further the hub-and-spoke cardiology program
• Diagnose and treat coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders
• Outpatient consultative cardiology (including telehealth), inpatient consultation, cardiac study interpretation
• Expertise required in electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, stress testing, and echocardiography (board certification/eligibility in echocardiography expected)
• Supervise, mentor, and educate cardiology advanced practice providers within the network; coordinate care between facilities
• Report to the VISN 20 Cardiology MASCOT Director
• Travel may be required to multiple duty stations within VISN 20

About VAPSHCS: VAPSHCS is a Joint Commission-accredited, referral level 1a/high complexity, 459-bed facility serving veterans throughout Washington State, including the rapidly expanding Puget Sound area. Our facility is committed to improving the health of men and women who have proudly served our nation.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal cardiologist is devoted to advancing clinical excellence, research, inter-professional education, and is committed to VA’s values, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations. Academic appointment at the University of Washington School of Medicine is available based on experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary for Board-Certified Cardiologists
• Industry-leading benefits package:
• Robust health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement via FERS: Social Security, pension, Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% government matching
• Paid time off: 26 days annual leave, 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 5 days CME leave
• Long-term care insurance available
• Educational Debt Reduction Program may be available for qualified candidates

To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to Henry Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant: Henry (Hank) Laguatan