General Cardiologist Heart Failure VA Healthcare System

General Cardiologist (Heart Failure) - VA Healthcare SystemLocation: Orlando, FLEmployment Type: Independent ContractorCompensation: $200 - $250/hrSchedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, standard clinic hoursPosition OverviewCLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking a Board Certified General Cardiologist with Heart Failure training for the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS). This full-time position supports the cardiology department at VISN 8, providing comprehensive cardiac care including echocardiography interpretation, heart failure management, and general cardiology consultations for the veteran patient population in Central Florida. This is a long-term, 5-year contract opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive general cardiology consultations for inpatient and outpatient veteran patientsManage complex heart failure patients including medication optimization, device management, and advanced therapies assessmentPerform and interpret echocardiographic studies (transthoracic and transesophageal)Conduct cardiac risk assessments and pre-operative cardiac evaluationsCollaborate with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and primary care teamsDocument clinical encounters, consultations, and procedure reports in the VA electronic health recordParticipate in heart failure multidisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and peer reviewRequired QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical schoolBoard Certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)Echo Board Certification (National Board of Echocardiography)Cardiology fellowship training with heart failure clinical experienceMinimum 3 years of post-fellowship clinical experience in General CardiologyActive, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. stateCurrent BLS and ACLS certificationU.S. citizenship or permanent resident authorization to work in a VA facilityPreferred QualificationsAdvanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship trainingBoard Certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology by ABIMPrior VA or federal healthcare facility experienceExperience with cardiac device management (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT)Familiarity with VA CPRS or Cerner Millennium electronic health record systemCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive hourly rate: $200 - $250/hr commensurate with experience and qualifications5-year contract (base year + 4 option years) providing long-term stabilityDedicated CLFC program management and credentialing supportMalpractice coverage providedAbout CLFC Healthcare & CommunicationsCLF Consultants LLC (DBA CLFC Healthcare & Communications) is a Small Business and Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business providing healthcare staffing and language access services nationwide. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters across the country, CLFC partners with VA medical centers, IHS facilities, and other federal agencies to deliver reliable, high-quality clinical support. CLFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.