Exceptional Noninvasive Cardiologist Role – Impact Veteran Lives in San Antonio
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Noninvasive Cardiologist – South Texas VA Health Care System
San Antonio, Texas | Full-Time
The South Texas VA Health Care System (STVHCS) in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, is seeking two highly qualified Noninvasive Cardiologists to join the Cardiology Department / Heart Center Services—the only nationally designated VA Heart Center, combining Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery under one unified service.
This is an excellent opportunity for physicians who want a rewarding clinical career with meaningful service to Veterans, outstanding work-life balance, and one of the most comprehensive federal benefits packages available in the healthcare industry.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Work Environment • Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Patient population includes general cardiology conditions (rare congenital cases)
• Supported by a growing team: interventional cardiologists, electrophysiology, 5 full-time and 3 part-time non-invasive cardiologists, RNs, EKG/echo techs, APPs
Facilities & Technology • Full-spectrum cardiovascular services
• Advanced imaging capabilities (Cardiac CT, Cardiac MRI)
• Dedicated Heart Center environment within one of the nation’s fastest-growing VA hospitals
• Access to academic resources through cardiology fellowship programs
Job Responsibilities
• Staff cardiology clinic (typically 6–7 patients per half day)
• Rotate through CCU coverage, inpatient consults, and noninvasive testing (echo, stress testing)
• Participate in echo/stress lab interpretation
• Engage in teaching cardiology fellows and other trainees
• Optional opportunities for involvement in research and academic activities
• No supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
• Board certification in Cardiology is required
• Board certification in Echocardiography strongly preferred
• Eligible for full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Recent graduates and candidates with academic interests are welcome
Working Hours
• Call is shared among all staff with variable frequency
• Typically no more than 6 weekends per year, plus some holiday/weekday coverage
• Weekend/holiday duties limited to in-person CCU/consult rounds
Skills
• Noninvasive cardiology expertise
• Echocardiography (TTE/TEE) interpretation
• Stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic)
• Interpretation of ECGs, Holter monitors, event monitors
• CCU/ICU inpatient cardiology management
• General cardiology outpatient care
• Cardiovascular disease risk assessment
• Advanced cardiac imaging familiarity (Cardiac CT / MRI)
• Management of complex cardiac conditions
Academic & Teaching Skills
• Teaching and supervising cardiology fellows and trainees
• Curriculum delivery in clinical cardiology education
• Clinical case presentation and discussion leadership
Technical & Procedural Skills
• Proficiency in echo and stress lab workflows
• Use of advanced imaging systems and diagnostic equipment
• EMR/EHR proficiency (CPRS/VistA familiarity is a plus)
• Interpretation of noninvasive cardiovascular testing
Collaborative & Interpersonal Skills
• Multidisciplinary teamwork with cardiologists, surgeons, APPs, RNs, and techs
• Clear communication with patients and families
• Interdepartmental coordination for inpatient consults
• Ability to work in a structured federal healthcare system
Professional & Administrative Competencies
• Adherence to VA/ federal clinical standards
• High-quality documentation and compliance
• Time‑management across inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Commitment to evidence‑based clinical practice
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Research & Academic Involvement (optional but valuable)
• Participation in clinical research
• Involvement in academic conferences or scholarly activity
• Contribution to cardiology fellowship programs