Job Description
The National Cardio-Vet Network is hiring a Physician - Cardiologist to lead its Telecardiology wing as a TeleWing Team Lead. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, this role oversees capacity, scheduling, and productivity of a rapidly expanding telecardiology service.
The incumbent will provide face-to-face, virtual, and asynchronous care to patients across a wide region, and supervise cardiology advanced practice providers within the spoke network. This position is open to current, permanent federal employees of the Veterans Health Administration only.
The work area offers ad-hoc telework eligibility and a complete federal benefits package. The salary is $124,308 per year at grade VM 15. Key duties include diagnosing and treating coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders.
The physician will perform complete histories and physical exams, electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring (Holter, event, loop, implantable event recorders), and exercise testing. General knowledge of imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy, echocardiography, MRI, CT, nuclear imaging, and angiograms is expected.
The incumbent will see patients in outpatient clinics and hospitals for consultation and short/intermediate/long-term management.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $124,308 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this Physician - Cardiologist position at grade VM 15, you must meet basic requirements including U.S. Citizenship, a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school, a current full and unrestricted license, and completed residency training approved by the ACGME or AOA.
Preferred experience includes telehealth cardiology delivery and remote interpretation of echocardiograms.
- U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
- Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an LCME-accredited medical school or COCA-approved osteopathic school. Foreign graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility.
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
- Residency training approved by ACGME or AOA, or alternative pathways: one year internship plus two years independent practice, or non-US residency plus three years verified independent practice in the US.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Preferred experience: telehealth cardiology delivery, providing consultation to cardiology advanced practice providers, and remote interpretation of echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging.
- Applicants pending completion of training or license may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
- Currently employed VA physicians who met previous qualification standards at initial appointment are deemed to meet basic requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as team lead for the CARDIO-VET Telecardiology wing, overseeing capacity, scheduling, productivity, and efficient operations.
- Complete medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders.
- Perform complete histories and physical exams, electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring (Holter, event, loop, implantable event recorders), and exercise testing.
- Apply general knowledge of imaging techniques including fluoroscopy, echocardiography, MRI, CT, nuclear imaging, and angiograms.
- See patients in outpatient clinics and hospitals for consultation and short/intermediate/long-term management.
- Supervise care provided by cardiology advanced practice providers within the spoke network.
- Provide face-to-face, virtual, and asynchronous care to patients across a wide region.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
Conditions & Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required for all VHA Health Care Personnel.
- May be required to serve a probationary period.
- Must complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section.
- Acceptable REAL ID-compliant identification required for pre-employment (driver's licenses or state IDs must be REAL ID compliant as of May 7, 2025).
Benefits
- Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
- Ad-hoc telework eligibility.
- Access to the full range of U.S. government employee benefits.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documentation will be verified against qualifications.
- A formal pay-setting process will determine salary within the listed range.
- All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, is credited.
- Pre-employment reference checks may be conducted.
- Veterans' preference applies for Title 38 positions when qualifications are approximately equal.
- Referred applicants may be contacted for an interview.
- Final notification is sent after a selection decision is made.
Required Documents
- C.V. and/or resume (no page limit for full resume/CV; upload into 'Other' document field).
- Standard Clinical Resume Document (one-page) to be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
- DD214 showing dates and character of service (for Veterans claiming preference).
- SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required proof (if applicable).
- For active duty members expecting discharge within 120 days: documentation of active duty service, dates, character of service, and impending separation.
How to Apply
- To apply, go to the official application portal and open the announcement. with your the official application portal/Login.gov account. Complete the occupational questionnaire and attach your federal resume and required documents. Submit your application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/04/2026. The announcement may close early if the position is filled. If you cannot apply online, include the announcement number CBSR…
Additional Information
- This position is open to current, permanent federal employees of Veterans Health Administration only.
- The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
- HCP in violation of the influenza directive may face disciplinary action up to removal.
- Wearing a face mask is required if an exemption to influenza vaccination is granted.
- Veterans and Transitioning Service Members can visit the VA for Vets site for career tools.
- Agency contact: Brett Marquardt, email [email protected].
- Address: Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 US.
- Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical.
About Company
The National Cardio-Vet Network is a specialized telecardiology program within the Veterans Health Administration, providing cardiovascular care to Veterans across a wide region. The network leverages telehealth to deliver face-to-face, virtual, and asynchronous consultations, expanding access to cardiology expertise.
This Physician - Cardiologist role is part of the TeleWing team, leading operations and patient care in a rapidly growing service. The position is based at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center but serves locations including Omaha, NE; Afton, WY; and Sheridan, WY.
Applicants should be current VHA employees with board-eligible cardiology training and experience in telehealth delivery.
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