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The National CARDIO-VET Network is recruiting for a TeleWing Team Lead (Physician - Cardiologist) in one of the following locations, Omaha, Nebraska, Afton, Wyoming, or Sheridan, Wyoming. The incumbent will function as a Physician and team lead for the telecardiology wing of CARDIO-VET, will be expected to oversee care provided by the cardiology advanced practice providers and physicians within the program, and provide face to face, virtual, and asynchronous care to patients in a wide region. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties: The incumbent will provide a team lead role to the CARDIO-VET Telecardiology wing, overseeing capacity, scheduling, productivity and ensuring efficient operations of a rapidly expanding service. The incumbent will complete medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease and heart rhythm disorders. The incumbent will take and perform comprehensive and accurate histories and physical exams, respectively, electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring (Holter, event monitoring, loop monitoring, and implantable event recorders), and exercise testing. The incumbent will have general knowledge in imaging techniques (fluoroscopy, echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging [MRI], computed tomography [CT], nuclear imaging, angiograms, and others). The incumbent will see patients in the outpatient clinic and in the hospital for consultation and short/intermediate and long-term management. The incumbent will supervise care provided by the cardiology advanced practice providers within their spoke network as well as provide face to face and virtual care to patients in a wide region. The incumbent will coordinate procedural care with the CARDIO-VET Network for the patient to have any needed procedural care provided at the hub facility. The incumbent may assume a Telecardiology role supporting sites with remote interpretations of echocardiograms and other studies, providing consultation to APPs, and providing telehealth services within scope of practice. 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: 7:30am-4:00pm Eastern Monday - Friday CWS maybe available. This position will travel up to 25%. Travel will involve the use of a GOV or airline for conferences/team meetings and travel to CARDIOVET sites. You will be required to have a valid driver's license. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. Telework: Yes, Ad-Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.