The Chief of the Cardiology Division at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) will lead and oversee all aspects of cardiology care, education, research, and mentorship in a dynamic academic and clinical environment. Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.
Key Responsibilities:• Lead Cardiology Division, overseeing comprehensive in/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
• Maintain 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 start-up of research programs.
• Foster/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: 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
