Cardiology Hospitalist | Department of Internal Medicine | M60503

1 month ago
Richmond, VirginiaFull TimeHospital Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Cardiology Hospitalist – Nocturnist in United States. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • nocturnists; duty hours will be approximately 14 to 15 shifts per 4
  • physician professionals. Research: To support clinical research protocols in recruitment and adjunctive clinical management.

Requirements

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Commonwealth University in United States.

Key Skills

Internal MedicineCardiologyHospitalistInpatient CareEmergency Department ConsultationsPatient ManagementCollaborationTeachingClinical Research Support
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Position Insights

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Hospitalist, Inpatient Care, Emergency Department Consultations, Patient Management, Collaboration, Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The cardiology hospitalist program provides 12 hours of in-house overnight coverage seven days a week on cardiology units, working as part of a two-person internal medicine team supporting cardiology inpatient care. This role also involves managing chest pain level III patients in the emergency depa...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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