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Seeking BC Interventional & Structural Cardiologist for Excellent VA Staff Opportunity in Indianapolis, IN

Position Information

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLRVAMC) is actively recruiting to fill Board Certified Staff Interventional & Structural Cardiologist (BE considered) to help care for our Veterans – American’s Heroes.  Selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSOM) and be involved with education and teaching of Cardiology fellows, medical residents, medical students, and occasionally other providers. The RLRVAMC is located in Indianapolis, IN and is the “Flagship” for the Indiana VA Health Care System - a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a/high complexity facility serving more than 62,000 Veterans in the rapidly expanding metropolitan Indianapolis area. This rewarding opportunity awaits you in our state-of-the-art VA facility that’s one of five U.S. hospitals recognized by the American Hospital Association (AHA) for its leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety! RLRVAMC has been improving the health of the men and women in the Indianapolis Metro area who have so proudly served our nation.

This is a full-time VA position. We have a cardiac cath lab, recently renovated. CT surgery is performed on-site. STEMI services are offered 24/7. All full-time division faculty participate in general call, consult service attending and outpatient clinic services. Cardiology inpatients are on the hospitalist service.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, (May be required to work evenings or weekends as a 24/7 Full-Time Physician).

• U.S. Citizens receive preference – Non-U.S. Citizens may be considered
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered

Community Information

Indianapolis is the 15th largest city in the United States with an estimated population of 855,164 residents. Carmel, a city of approximately 90,533, has been rated as the number-one most livable city in the United States in 2017 and is only a short drive away. With thousands of cities in the United States, that’s a pretty impressive score.

All year long, Indianapolis is grooving to the beat of a live band, dancing with friends at a festival or clapping hands at the end of a well-crafted theatre performance. In this city, entertainment isn’t hard to find.

With the largest children’s museum in the world, a century-old speedway, a 250-acre park in the heart of the city, and more monuments and memorials than any city outside of Washington DC; Indy has plenty of novel experiences.

Indy's culinary moment has arrived with acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs taking advantage of the Midwest’s bounty of fresh ingredients. Couple that with a collection of breweries, distilleries, and taverns; and you’ve got all the ingredients for an epicurean adventure.

Benefits and Features

Expected Salary range will be competitive for the academic rank and include a full benefits package to support high quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. The VA provides employees with a robust benefits package and fosters an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering: Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and up to 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME courses & $1,000 stipend for reimbursement. Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option. Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching contributions.  

To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further

Please forward copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant at Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.