Shape Cardiology Excellence – Step into a Division Leadership Role Today

Los Angeles, CA Open
Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for Shape Cardiology Excellence – Step into a Division Leadership Role Today in Los Angeles, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3675507907 is live since 2026-05-13 20:57:05.

The Chief of the Cardiology Division at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) will lead and oversee all aspects of cardiology care, education, research, and mentorship in a dynamic academic and clinical environment. Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Cardiology Division, overseeing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology care and procedures.

  • Provide expertise and direct patient care in non-invasive and/or invasive cardiology (including echocardiography, TEE, nuclear cardiology, stress testing, electrophysiology, and/or cardiac catheterization).

  • Promote and support cross-disciplinary clinical, educational, and research collaborations.

  • Demonstrate administrative and leadership expertise, including developing clinician scientists and advising underrepresented groups.

  • Maintain eligibility for a UCLA faculty appointment at the Associate or full Professor level and for VA credentialing.

  • Contribute strategically with vision, communication, and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications:

  • MD or equivalent

  • Board Certified

  • Must be a US Citizen.

  • Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license

Academic and Research Opportunities:

  • Collaborate with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in education and research.

  • Support and advance departmental research objectives, including the start-up of research programs.

  • Foster and participate in clinical and research programs (cardiomyopathy, cardiac imaging, arrhythmia).

  • Supervise, mentor, and teach trainees in general and advanced cardiology subspecialty programs.

Benefits and Features:

  • Starting salary $350,000 - $400,000

  • PTO: 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)

  • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

  • Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits

  • Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Service without strings

* Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000

Required Skills