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:
1. A current CV with dates for every position. It must clearly show your experience in airway management, moderate sedation, and fluoroscopy.
2. Three professional references, with name, title, and contact information for each.
3. A signed VA Letter of Intent, which the VA requires for submission (we will provide the form).
4. A signed Professional Background Disclosure (we will provide the form).
5. Copies of your medical license, board certifications, BLS, ACLS, and DEA registration.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.
