Medicine - Cardiology (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Cardiology. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care across Baylor Cardiology Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and affiliated locations.

The role includes non-invasive imaging interpretation, inpatient and outpatient care, and teaching of trainees. Academic rank will reflect qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license.
• ABIM board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Level II training in Adult Echocardiography with NBE status or ASCeXAM.
• Level II training in Nuclear Cardiology; certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of cardiovascular imaging studies (incl. echocardiograms).
• Outpatient clinical care and inpatient cardiology responsibilities.
• Teaching of trainees.
• Inpatient cardiovascular service activities and rounding as needed.
• Contribute to program development, quality initiatives, and educational activities.

Skills

Cardiology expertise

Echocardiography interpretation

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Unrestricted Texas medical license

ABIM Cardiovascular Disease certification/eligibility

Level II Echocardiography training + NBE/ASCeXAM

Level II Nuclear Cardiology training or certification desirable

Job description

Medicine - Cardiology (Assistant Professor)

Division: Medicine Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiologist to join its growing cardiovascular program. This full-time (1.0 FTE) clinical faculty position will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care across Baylor Cardiology Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and affiliated practice locations.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will participate in a broad range of non-invasive cardiology activities, including the interpretation of cardiovascular imaging studies, outpatient clinical care, inpatient cardiology responsibilities, and teaching of trainees. Clinical responsibilities are expected to include interpretation of echocardiograms, and other non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic studies.

Faculty members will participate in in inpatient cardiovascular service activities and rounding responsibilities as needed to support the clinical mission of the Section of Cardiology. Opportunities to contribute to program development, quality initiatives, and educational activities are available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree: M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license
• ABIM board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease
• Level II training in Adult Echocardiography and National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) testamur status or certification (ASCeXAM)
• Level II training in Nuclear Cardiology and/or Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology certification is desirable

Academic Rank

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic achievements.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 26400

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.