Cardiologist; General) Cincinnati VA Medical Center Cincinnati, Ohio

Staff Cardiologist (General) – Cincinnati VA Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Staff Cardiologist to join a collaborative, mission-driven team caring for Veterans in a vibrant, affordable metropolitan area. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically focused cardiologist who also enjoys teaching residents, fellows, and medical students in an academic environment affiliated with the University of Cincinnati.

Practice opportunity

As a Staff Cardiologist, you will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology care for adult and older adult Veterans, including evaluation and management of complex, multi?symptomatic patients. The role includes serving as an attending for cardiology consult services, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and demonstrating leadership in advancing evidence-based patient care. You will play a key role in the education of trainees by supervising and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through rounds, conferences, and procedural training.

Clinical duties include:

• Providing patient?centered cardiology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings for adults 18+ and older adults 65+.
• Serving as staff attending on sub?specialty consult services as assigned.
• Supervising and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students in clinics and on the wards.
• Offering guidance and support to advanced practice clinicians within Medical Service.
• Participating in committees, performance improvement, and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintaining timely and complete electronic medical record documentation and trainee supervision attestations.
• Engaging in continuing medical education and scholarly activity as applicable.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some weekend call and inpatient rounding based on acute patient care needs.

Why join the Cincinnati VA Medical Center?

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is an active teaching hospital located within walking distance of the University of Cincinnati, offering daily interaction with academic colleagues and learners. You will practice in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment that values teamwork, quality, and innovation in Veteran care. The VA has been recognized among the top federal employers, reflecting a strong culture of service, stability, and professional growth.

Highlights include:

• Academic environment: Faculty appointment eligibility at the University of Cincinnati with opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity.
• Team-based culture: Close collaboration with cardiology colleagues, internal medicine, and advanced practice clinicians in a supportive, mission-focused setting.
• Stable, long-term career path: Federal employment with predictable hours, no physician employment contract, and flexibility for approved moonlighting.
• Commitment to education and quality: Active participation in trainee education, quality improvement, and evidence-based care initiatives.

VA total rewards

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support you and your family across every stage of your career.

Compensation and incentives

• Competitive salary: Education and length of practice are factored into a formal pay?setting process; expected range for this position is $341,199–$400,000 per year (Base Pay + Market Pay).
• Performance bonus: Eligibility for annual performance pay in addition to base and market pay.
• Recruitment incentive: Sign?on bonus may be available for well?qualified candidates.

Time away from practice

• Generous paid time off: Approximately 50–55 days of paid time off annually, including annual leave, sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible additional paid time for CME.

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