# Physician - Interventional Cardiologist

> Lucky Rabbit · San Francisco, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-10-30

**Salary:** USD 300,000–650,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides healthcare services to veterans through the San Francisco VA Health Care System.

We are seeking qualified, Board-Certified Interventional Cardiology Physicians to provide direct, onsite clinical and procedural cardiology services at the San Francisco VA Health Care System.

Selected physicians will deliver advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac care matching state-of-the-art civilian medical standards. All clinical care, procedural interventions, and cardiac catheterization suite operations must meet or exceed national practice standards established by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI).

### Key Responsibilities & Duties

-   Perform diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI / stenting), fractional flow reserve (FFR/iFR) measurements, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and emergency cardiac catheterization for acute coronary syndromes.
-   Administer moderate (conscious) sedation and manage emergent airway situations during interventional cardiac procedures in compliance with VA safety directives.
-   Safely operate digital fluoroscopy and cineangiography systems, applying strict radiation protection protocols (ALARA principles) to safeguard patients and cardiac cath lab personnel.
-   Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-procedural evaluations, manage inpatient cardiology consultations, and lead outpatient interventional cardiology follow-up clinics.
-   Participate in scheduled call rotations for urgent/emergent cardiac catheterization procedures and acute STEMI activations.
-   Complete timely, precise clinical progress notes, procedure logs, sedation records, and consultation notes in the VA Electronic Health Record system.

## Requirements

### Required Qualifications & Education

-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
-   Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, and an accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship.
-   Board Certified (BC) in Interventional Cardiology, or in Cardiovascular Disease with active Interventional status, by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).
-   Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
-   Active, unrestricted DEA registration with Schedule II-V privileges.
-   Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA).
-   Clinical CV must clearly document hands-on proficiency in airway management, moderate sedation, and fluoroscopy.

### General Requirements

-   Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to work in the United States.
-   Must successfully pass the federal VetPro credentialing and privileging process prior to performing patient care.
-   Must be eligible to complete a VA background investigation and meet PIV card requirements before providing patient care.

## Apply

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