Lead the Cardiology Division at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, overseeing cardiology clinical services, education, research and mentorship in an academic environment linked with UCLA. You'll provide hands-on non-invasive and/or invasive cardiology care while setting strategic direction and building collaborative programs. Standout perk: exceptionally generous benefits including 50–55 days PTO and VA liability protection with tail coverage.
- 50–55 days PTO annually
- Free malpractice with tail coverage
- UCLA academic and research collaboration
: 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