Advance Your Career as a Cardiologist at Augusta VA

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Details

Posted:

23-Sep-26

Location:

Augusta, Georgia

Sector:

Hospital, Public and Private

Additional Information:

2 openings available.

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Physicians:

General

Physicians:

Specialty

Internal Number:

Cardiologist _ Augusta

Advance Your Career as a Cardiologist at Augusta VA

Are you ready to take your career to new heights while making a meaningful impact on the lives of America's Veterans? The VA Augusta Health Care System invites applications from dedicated and passionate Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join our esteemed team in Augusta, Georgia. Experience the unique rewards of federal service, outstanding benefits, and the honor of caring for those who have served our nation.

Position Highlights:

Provide cardiology consultations (telephone, E-Consult) for VA Augusta and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

Interpret a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, stress tests, and echocardiograms

Supervise administration of echo contrast during echocardiograms as needed

Supervise and educate cardiology fellows and medical residents

Interrogate cardiac devices if appropriately trained

Participate in inpatient consultation services and on-call rotation

Exceptional Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary with regular increases and an annual performance bonus
• Generous paid time off: up to 55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME leave)
• Robust federal retirement package: traditional pension (5-year vesting) + federal 401k with up to 5% matching
• Comprehensive insurance: health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care; most benefits are portable into retirement
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): up to $1,000/year with paid CME leave
• Eligible for student loan reimbursement: up to $200,000 through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

•Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage, at no cost

Flexible contracts: no restrictive employment agreement or moonlighting limitations

Can use any state medical license

Discover Augusta, Georgia:

Augusta is a vibrant city renowned for its affordable cost of living, welcoming community, and abundant recreational and cultural opportunities. Residents enjoy the charm of Southern hospitality, excellent schools, and outdoor activities along the Savannah River, with Atlanta and Charleston just a short drive away.

Join the VA Augusta team and help shape the future of Veteran care—while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance and rewarding career.

Apply today to serve those who have served us! Send your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernauva.gov or call 623-920-1304.

About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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