Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist - Federal Contract
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Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA | Full Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus shared STEMI call
Position Overview
We are recruiting three board-certified interventional cardiologists to provide on-site cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology services to Veterans at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (4150 Clement Street). All three physicians work on-site at the same time each weekday and share after-hours STEMI call with the facility's academic affiliate, UCSF.
This is a VA contract position. The performance period begins December 1, 2026, with a base year and four option years through November 30, 2031. Start is contingent on VA credentialing and privileging.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention, including balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, stenting, intravascular ultrasound, intracoronary Doppler flow measurement, and thrombectomy.
- Perform pericardiocentesis, endomyocardial biopsy, and intra-aortic balloon pump placement.
- Manage high-risk coronary and peripheral vascular percutaneous procedures, including patient care before, during, and after revascularization.
- Provide cardiology consults and staff clinic, telephone, and VA Video Connect (VVC) visits. Be present at scheduled clinic and cath lab start times.
- Take shared STEMI call on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Respond by phone within 15 minutes and on-site within 60 minutes.
- Teach and supervise residents and fellows rotating through the Cardiology Service.
- Document all care in the VA electronic health record. Report patient safety events within 24 hours.
- Attend monthly M&M and staff meetings. Take part in quality reviews (FPPE/OPPE) and complete annual VA-mandated training, including moderate sedation and fluoroscopy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Board certification by the ABIM (or ABEM).
- Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, and board certification or board eligibility in Interventional Cardiology.
- An active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or DC. No license may ever have been restricted, suspended, revoked, or surrendered.
- Current DEA registration, BLS, and ACLS.
- Documented training and competence in airway management, moderate sedation, and fluoroscopy.
- At least two years of cardiology clinical experience, shown by CV dates, employment records, or privileging records.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Ability to complete VA credentialing (VetPro), a background investigation, TB screening, and required immunizations.
Compensation
- On-site clinical hours: $375/hour
- On-call standby (shared STEMI call): $45/hour
- On-call hours when called in: $375/hour
- Federal holiday hours: $562.50/hour (1.5× rate)
This is a local position, and no per diem or travel allowance is included.
Application Process
To be considered, submit the following:
- A current CV with dates for every position. It must clearly show your experience in airway management, moderate sedation, and fluoroscopy.
- Three professional references, with name, title, and contact information for each.
- A signed VA Letter of Intent, which the VA requires for submission (we will provide the form).
- A signed Professional Background Disclosure (we will provide the form).
- Copies of your medical license, board certifications, BLS, ACLS, and DEA registration.
Candidate packages must be complete before the VA's November 10, 2026 submission deadline.
Job Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including:
balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and stenting
intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), intracoronary Doppler, and thrombectomy
Perform pericardiocentesis, endomyocardial biopsy, and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement
Manage high-risk coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, including care before, during, and after the procedure
Provide cardiology consults, and see patients in clinic and by telephone/VA Video Connect (VVC)
Take part in a shared STEMI call rotation with the UCSF academic affiliate: phone response within 15 minutes, on-site within 60 minutes
Teach and supervise residents and fellows rotating through the Cardiology Service
Administer moderate sedation and use fluoroscopy, following VA privileging and annual training requirements
Document all care in the VA electronic health record and report patient safety events within 24 hours
Attend monthly M&M and staff meetings, and take part in peer review and quality reviews (OPPE)
Qualifications
Board certification by the ABIM (or ABEM)
Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease
Board certification or board eligibility in Interventional Cardiology
An active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or DC
No past license restriction, suspension, revocation, or voluntary surrender, ever
Current DEA registration
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Documented training and competence in airway management, moderate sedation, and fluoroscopy
At least 2 years of cardiology clinical experience, documented on your CV with dates
Fluent spoken and written English
Able to complete VA credentialing and privileging, a background check, TB screening, and required immunizations
Preferred:
A California medical license, or residence in the Bay Area
Experience with high-risk PCI and peripheral interventions
Experience teaching residents or fellows
Prior VA or academic medical center experience
Working Hours
Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. That is about 2,080 hours a year, on site at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
Team: You’ll work alongside two other contracted interventional cardiologists, with all three on site each weekday.
Alternate schedule: An alternate work schedule may be arranged with the Chief of Medicine, depending on service needs.
After-hours call: Evenings, weekends, and holidays, on a STEMI call rotation shared with the UCSF academic affiliate.
Respond by phone within 15 minutes.
Be on site within 60 minutes, so you’ll need to live within commuting distance of the medical center.
Federal holidays: The facility observes 11 federal holidays. Holiday call is part of the rotation.
Time off: Non-urgent schedule changes and planned leave need 45 days’ notice.
Skills
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Coronary Stenting
Balloon Angioplasty
Atherectomy
Thrombectomy
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
Intracoronary Doppler / FFR
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
Pericardiocentesis
Endomyocardial Biopsy
STEMI Management
High-Risk PCI
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Moderate Sedation
Fluoroscopy
Airway Management
General
Cardiology Consults
Outpatient Cardiology Clinic
Telehealth / Virtual Care
Resident & Fellow Teaching
Peer Review / Quality Improvement
ACLS / BLS
EHR Documentation