Position Overview
Summary The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cardiologist to manage patient population with cardiac diseases, assessments and medication management within the agency. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Responsibilities The staff cardiologist has the following responsibilities: Examinations - Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided. Diagnosis - Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Performs and/or interprets EKGs, Echocardiograms, Nuclear stress testing, Exercise Treadmill Testing, etc. as required. Therapeutic Ability - Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses change...