Fee Basis Physician (Cardiology) - Interventional

The Gainesville VA Medical Center is seeking a Fee Basis Interventional Cardiologist to provide after-hours on-call coverage for interventional cardiology emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays. This time-limited, non-benefited position compensates only for performed procedures with the appointment subject to annual renewal based on mutual agreement and need.

This Fee Basis position provides no benefits and there is no compensation provided for being on call. Compensation is provided only for performance of procedures, when procedures are actually performed while on call. Rates of compensation for procedures performed can be provided upon request. This Fee Basis position is a time-limited position with the timeframe of the appointment concurrent with the calendar year. At the end of the calendar year, the position may be renewed upon mutual agreement of the candidate and the VA. However, renewal of the appointment is not guaranteed if the continuation of the appointment is no longer necessary or if Fee Basis services are no longer needed. Recruitment incentives are not available for this position. Benefits: No benefits provided. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Typical patient emergencies managed may include but are not limited to: Acute myocardial infarction (with or without ST-segment elevation) Cardiogenic shock High-grade or symptomatic heart block Pericardial effusion with tamponade Other similar cardiovascular emergencies. Work Schedule: After-hours, on-call only (nights, weekends, and holidays).

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.