Cardiologist Lovely McAllen , TX Accepting J-1 waivers

The VA Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System is seeking a Cardiologist. The VAVCBHCS provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the Cardiology scope, which covers hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents.

Paid Time Off:

26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave

13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation

11 paid Federal holidays per year

5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available

Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)

VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan

Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government

Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan

How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 8.3% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7% of the employee’s salary

Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.

The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution

For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension

In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel

Disability Retirement

Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable