Non-invasive Imaging Cardiologist

MEDVAMC – Cardiologist

We are seeking an experienced Physician – Cardiology to join the Michael

E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine as a full‑time non-invasive imaging cardiologist.

• Perform echocardiography readings, including TEE and stress echocardiography (level III training preferred).
• Interpret cardiac CT and/or MRI readings (experience preferred; highly qualified echo-only candidates will be considered).
• CCU and cardiology consult rounding; conduct cardiology clinic duties; participate in weekend and holiday call.
• Occasional ambulatory ECG and exercise treadmill testing (ETT) reading; duties shared by all cardiology staff (e-consults, ECG reading).

• Board certified in clinical cardiology and echocardiography.
• Level II or III training in cardiac/coronary CT and/or cardiac MRI (preferred).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (If no qualified U.S. Citizen is found, will consider non‑citizen candidates).
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state.
• Highly motivated, team‑oriented, and committed to the care and good health of Veterans.

M-F 8:00am–4:30pm

Houston, TX. The VA Medical Center is a qua ternary cardiology care hospital with comprehensive services including complex PCI, EP, 24/7/365 STEMI primary PCI, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI, LVAD, and heart transplant programs.

• Salary Range: $350,000 – $375,000 per year (education and experience considered through formal pay-setting process).
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus):
  May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement; 5 days paid CME absence.
• Malpractice:
  Liability protection.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, plus possible 5 days CME leave).
• Federal Retirement Plan and Separate 401(k) with partial agency match.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

The Michael

E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting a full‑time non‑invasive imaging cardiologist. This is a high‑level clinical and academic program, featuring nationally and internationally recognized leaders in cardiology.

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