Clinical Assistant Professor

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University seeks a cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology to lead advanced cardiac imaging and interventional procedures in the Cath Lab.

The candidate should perform routine catheterizations, participate in reading echocardiograms and myocardial perfusion studies, and engage in teaching across medical students, residents and fellows. Active involvement in research is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Licensed in nuclear cardiology with experience in echocardiography including stress echo, transesophageal echo and intra-operative echo.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cardiac catheterizations and appropriate interventions in the Cath Lab.
• Read echocardiograms and myocardial perfusion studies (if board-certified).
• Teach bedside and didactically to medical students, residents and fellows; present conferences and grand rounds.
• Participate in clinical research and seek independent grants where appropriate.

Skills

Echocardiography

Nuclear cardiology

Cath Lab procedures

Interventional cardiology

Teaching

Tools

Echocardiography machines

Job description

Job Summary

Candidate should possess interest and skills in echocardiography, nuclear medicine and other cardiac imaging modalities.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate should be licensed in nuclear cardiology and have experience in all aspects of echocardiography, including stress echo, transesophageal echo, and intra-operative echocardiography.

Preferred Qualifications

Appropriate candidate is an academically oriented interventional cardiologist interested in performing cutting edge procedures in the Cath Lab with the most current tools available. Experience and proficiency in structural and/or peripheral interventions is a desirable plus. The candidate is expected to perform routine cardiac catheterizations and appropriate interventions in the Cath Lab. They are also expected to take overnight and weekend call as assigned equitably among interventional cardiologists. During the weekend they are expected to round on patients in CCU who are primarily on the interventional cardiology service, or have mechanical circulatory support devices for hemodynamic support. Depending upon the level of interest, they can choose to function as primary attendings for the coronary care unit on a weekly basis. They are also expected to help with reading echocardiograms and myocardial perfusion studies (if board-certified). All cardiologists at Upstate are expected to teach both at bedside as well as didactically, medical students, residents and fellows. They are expected to present conferences, grand rounds and nursing teaching sessions as required. All cardiologists are expected to perform clinical research in their area of interest, and are encouraged to seek independent grants from appropriate sources.

Work Days

M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary Range/Pay Rate

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