General Cardiologist

Ascension Health; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) plan

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance and other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in the Pensacola region seeks an experienced cardiologist (Imaging Level III preferred) to join an established regional practice with a strong referral base and full system resources. The role offers a mix of outpatient clinic duties and occasional inpatient rounding with APP support.

Employed by a nonprofit health system, the physician will be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology, and licensed to practice in Florida with DEA registration.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD/DO in Florida with license before hire or transfer date.
• Board eligibility/certification in Cardiology required.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) preferred, AHA or Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 13 physicians and 14 APPs.
• Practice setting: mix of outpatient clinic and occasional inpatient rounding with APP support.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system.
• Facilitate practice growth and quality care.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster an efficient practice model.
• Level III Imaging certification strongly preferred.

Skills

Imaging Level III

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Your future role at a glance

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated cardiologist (Imaging Level III preferred) to join an established, but growing regional practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join a team of 13 physicians and 14 APPs

• Practice setting: mix of outpatient clinic and occasional inpatient rounding with APP support

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

• Facilitate practice growth and quality care

• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model

• Level III Imaging certified (strongly preferred)

About the Facility

• Sacred Heart Hospital was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

• 566bed Level I Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Destin, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL)

• Serving a population of approximately 500,000

• Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)

• Sacred Heart offers the region's only kidney transplant program, as well as physician residency programs to train the next generation of doctors in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology.

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

• Pensacola is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country)

• Pensacola boasts a rich history including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America's first settlement, and is home to the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels.

• Cost of living below the national average

• The perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, Pensacola's temperate and climate offer a friendly community and an unparalleled quality of life.

• Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures. Annual festivals, events, and performances display the region's greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors that captivate the heart and history of the area.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower your 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.