Advanced Cardiac Imaging Faculty Opportunity

NONPF; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Family benefits program

State retirement program

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks an Advanced Cardiac Imaging cardiologist at Assistant Professor level or higher to join the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute. The role centers on multimodality imaging, including cardiac MRI and CT, with potential research support and protected time.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or eligible in ABIM, have completed a structured advanced cardiac imaging fellowship, and hold or obtain a Texas medical license.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in ABIM.
• Structured advanced cardiac imaging fellowship spend with focus on multi-modality imaging.
• Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced cardiac imaging program with emphasis on cardiac MRI and CT.
• Provide inpatient consultative services with a modest ambulatory presence.
• Support start-up research and protected scholarly time based on prior achievements.
• Collaborate within SHVI and UTMB Health to advance clinical care and education.

Skills

Advanced cardiac imaging

Cardiac MRI

Cardiac CT

Echocardiography

Nuclear Cardiology

Education

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship (Level 3)

Board eligibility/certification in ABIM

Job description

Advanced Cardiac Imaging

Faculty Opportunity at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

South of Houston/Galveston, TX

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) - Galveston, Texas UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient, for superior performance in providing high quality care.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist, Faculty Opportunity

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas, seeks an Advanced Cardiac Imaging cardiologist to join its rapidly growing academic practice at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a well-managed, robust cardiovascular program with both inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in multimodality imaging with requirement to have Level 3 fellowship training in Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT. Structural echocardiography experience is preferred as well as board certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. The successful candidate will join the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute (SHVI) as an integral member of our team and will practice within a well-established, efficiently managed cardiology program. The position will have a primary clinical focus on advanced cardiac imaging - including cardiac MRI and CT - with a limited role in inpatient consultative services and a modest ambulatory clinic presence. The position may include a start-up research package and dedicated protected time for scholarly activities, both of which will be adjusted according to the candidate’s prior research experience, academic achievements, and area of investigative interest. The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine has expanded significantly in recent years and now includes 33 faculty physicians (3 Electrophysiology, 5 Advanced Heart Failure, 8 Interventional, and 17 General Cardiology). The department also serves as the professional home for 32 fellows (26 in General Cardiology, 3 in Advanced Heart Failure, and 3 in Interventional Cardiology). Faculty enjoy the strong institutional support and infrastructure of UTMB Health, including four hospitals and numerous ambulatory clinics across the region. The department is committed to maintaining a positive, stable, and efficient work environment. The selected candidate will benefit from highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating interactions with faculty colleagues, fellows, and staff. Interest and experience in clinical research endeavors are highly desirable, though not required.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be board certified or eligible in ABIM, have undergone a structured advanced cardiac imaging fellowship and be able to obtain a valid Texas state medical license. The successful candidate should be an exceptional communicator with superior people skills, positive attitude, and genuine desire to benefit our patients through the practice of advanced cardiac imaging cardiology.

Compensation

A generous base salary is offered and is based upon Academic rank and experience with an obtainable RVU bonus program. Additional benefits include a relocation allowance, a superior family benefits program and an unsurpassed state retirement program.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas

Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

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