Physician - Director of Echocardiography

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• The Cardiology Section at VA Boston Healthcare System invites applications for a Cardiologist with specialization in Echocardiography to serve as Chief of Echocardiography. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of echocardiographic imaging at VABHS, including transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress echocardiography, and advanced cardiac imaging modalities. The Chief of Echocardiography will provide clinical leadership, operational direction, and supervision of the Echo Laboratory, working closely with sonographers, cardiologists, trainees, and interdisciplinary teams. The position includes clinical responsibilities in echocardiography at VABHS and collaborative academic and imaging-related activities with the Cardiovascular Division at BWH. Responsibilities include performing and interpreting echocardiographic studies, directing TEE services, participating in inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging across all care settings. The Director serves as the primary clinical and administrative liaison for echocardiography between VABHS and BWH, ensuring alignment of imaging standards, protocols, equipment optimization, and quality assurance initiatives. Additional duties include leadership in Echo Lab accreditation, workflow oversight, and implementation of imaging best practices across the healthcare system. This position also involves active teaching of residents, Cardiovascular Disease Fellows, and subspecialty trainees in echocardiography and advanced cardiovascular imaging. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in clinical research, quality improvement, or academic scholarship related to cardiac imaging. Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School (HMS) as Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor will be provided commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. VABHS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans throughout New England and maintains strong academic affiliations with HMS and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The system comprises three major campuses and five community-based outpatient clinics. VABHS is the largest recipient of VA intramural research funding nationally, consistently ranking among the top VA facilities in total research support. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday through Friday; Tour of duty to be discussed during interview process.

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