Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Universal Health Services (UHS); Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist to join a dynamic cardiovascular team in Amarillo, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to work in a newly renovated clinic with advanced technologies, including specialized cath labs. The position includes performing complex interventions and general cardiology, making it ideal for someone looking to thrive in a high-demand area for cardiovascular services. Enjoy a competitive financial package and the benefits of living in a vibrant, welcoming community with a high quality of life.

Benefits

Commencement bonus

Relocation assistance

Robust benefits package

Generous CME reimbursement

Paid malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease required.
• Experience in performing complex PCI in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Join a collegial team of cardiologists and perform a full range of interventions.
• Participate in shared cardiology call covering one hospital.

Skills

Interventional Cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease

Complex PCI

Education

BC/BE in Interventional Cardiology

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, celebrating 100 years of service, is a 495-bed acute care and teaching hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Recently named a 2023-24 High Performing Hospital for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Stroke by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital is recruiting a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist to join our exceptional cardiovascular team.

Discover Amarillo here and check out our city to see what makes Amarillo a wonderful place to call home!

Opportunity highlights:

1. BC/BE in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease required
2. Join our collegial team of 3 cardiologists including one EP
3. Newly renovated cardiology clinic with full range of in-office imaging and diagnostic testing
4. Position includes some general cardiology
5. Perform full range of interventions including complex PCI in hospital
6. Shared cardiology call covering one hospital
7. Service area of over 500,000 encompassing Texas Panhandle and border states
8. Marketing and practice growth assistance
9. High demand area for cardiovascular services

The Heart Hospital at NWTHS

• The only dedicated specialty heart hospital in the NW Texas and Panhandle region
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
• 58 private rooms in a beautiful, modern setting promoting healing
• Features 3 cath labs and an EP lab with upgraded mapping system
• Advanced technologies include the WATCHMAN Implant, Micra TPS, and the LifeVest
• Offers the Medtronic Arctic Front System for Cryoblation
• Performed the first robotic-assisted PCI in Texas using the Corindus CorPath System
• Features the Rhythm of Life, a certified Cardiac Rehab Center
• Hospital has dedicated in-house Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery

Financial package:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Productivity incentive
• Equity opportunity in new cardiac ASC
• Commencement bonus and Relocation assistance
• Robust benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• PTO, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount)
• Generous CME reimbursement
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform state

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children's services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle and certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its ED each year. NWTHS features a Children’s Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and Surgical services in robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and ortho trauma. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest hospital and healthcare management companies.

In Amarillo, Texas, you can:

• Experience a place where big skies, working ranches, and Texas hospitality intersect with a modern, vibrant economy
• Grow and thrive in the fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S.
• Live at 3,671 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons
• Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of 250,000
• Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic
• Practice medicine in a business and physician-friendly state and community
• Maximize your dollar with lower house prices and living costs than other Texas cities
• Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipients of National Blue Ribbon awards
• Hike, bike, or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America
• Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith
• Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet, opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz
• Entertain the whole family with outings to our historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music, and a new minor league baseball park and team
• Hit the slopes for world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a 5-hour drive away
• Jet out for quick getaways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las Vegas

If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:

Nathan Arnett

NWTHS Physician Recruiter

Mobile (call/text)