Non-Invasive Cardiologist

LifeBridge Health; Alto Vista (MD); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Medical malpractice insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Professional dues

Annual CME allowance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

LifeBridge Health in Westminster, MD, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologist for a predominantly outpatient practice with limited inpatient duties. The role offers a guaranteed base salary plus bonus potential and a broad cardiovascular support network including APPs and subspecialists.

The position emphasizes building longitudinal patient relationships, engaging in preventive care, and contributing to the cardiovascular program growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Maryland medical license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Experience or training in echocardiography, including TEE, and interpretation of nuclear cardiology studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient cardiovascular care focusing on evaluation and management of new and established patients.
• Diagnose and manage coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, valvular disease, arrhythmias, and related conditions.
• Utilize non-invasive testing and preventive care to guide patient management.
• Develop longitudinal relationships with patients and referring providers; coordinate care with primary and subspecialists.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical education, and cardiovascular program development.
• Share call coverage with APP support and maintain participation in inpatient consults as needed.

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease

Job description

Non-Invasive Cardiologist Wanted for Excellent Opportunity at LifeBridge Health in Westminster, MD

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our growing and collaborative cardiovascular program in Westminster , Maryland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cardiologist seeking a primarily outpatient-focused practice with the opportunity to provide some inpatient cardiovascular care. The position offers the opportunity to develop meaningful longitudinal relationships with patients while working alongside experienced cardiologists, APPs, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams.

LifeBridge Health is a 13,000-team-member healthcare system that Cares Bravely for more than 1 million patients annually. We are comprised of five main healthcare facilities-Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center-as well as numerous primary care and specialty offices.

LifeBridge Health's network includes many field-leading experts in cardiology, capable of diagnosing and treating a wide array of heart-related conditions. LifeBridge Health has 30 employed and/or affiliated cardiologists, with the LifeBridge Health Medical Group representing 22 cardiologists across General Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Invasive Diagnostic Cardiology.

We provide the full spectrum of advanced cardiac care, including high-risk PCI, TAVR, right- and left-sided EP ablations, and extensive cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical services.

You will be part of a collaborative and collegial group of physicians, APPs, and support staff with access to a comprehensive cardiovascular referral network and the full spectrum of cardiovascular subspecialty expertise. Join Us, Care Bravely!

Job Summary

• Full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist
• Mix of Outpatient and inpatient non-invasive responsibilities
• Mix of new patient consultations, established patient follow-up, preventive cardiology, and management of cardiovascular disease
• Limited inpatient responsibilities to support continuity of care and the overall cardiovascular program
• Five-day workweek
• Shared cardiology call coverage, approximately 1:5 weekends, with APP support
• Collaboration with inpatient cardiology and cardiovascular subspecialists
• Access to a comprehensive cardiovascular diagnostic and procedural network
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement, clinical education, and cardiovascular program development
• Guaranteed base salary plus bonus potential

Clinical Responsibilities

The Non-Invasive Cardiologist will primarily provide outpatient cardiovascular care, including:

• Evaluation and management of new and established cardiology patients
• Diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, and other cardiovascular conditions
• Interpretation and utilization of non-invasive cardiovascular testing as appropriate
• Preventive cardiovascular care and risk-factor modification
• Development of longitudinal relationships with patients and referring providers
• Coordination of care with primary care and cardiovascular subspecialists
• Providing appropriate inpatient consultation, rounding, or coverage as part of the group's shared responsibilities
• Supporting transitions of care between the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaboration with APPs, nurses, and other members of the cardiovascular care team
• The position is designed to provide a predominantly ambulatory cardiology practice, while maintaining meaningful participation in the broader cardiovascular program.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
• Preferred experience or training in echocardiography, including TEE, and interpretation of nuclear cardiology studies
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care
• Maryland medical license or eligibility for Maryland licensure
• Eligible for hospital privileges at the applicable LifeBridge Health facility
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Benefits

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional dues
• Annual CME allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Compensation

This role offers a competitive, guaranteed base salary of $400,000-$600,000, dependent upon specialty, board certification, experience, and other applicable factors. There are additional wRVU and quality incentive opportunities.

Why LifeBridge Health?

LifeBridge Health offers physicians the opportunity to practice within a comprehensive cardiovascular system while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and collegiality.

Our cardiovascular program includes expertise across General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Heart Failure, Invasive Diagnostic Cardiology, and Cardiac Surgery.

The outpatient cardiologist will have the opportunity to build a strong longitudinal practice while partnering with inpatient cardiology and cardiovascular subspecialists when patients require hospital-based care. This model allows physicians to focus their practice on outpatient cardiovascular medicine and continuity of care, while benefiting from a dedicated inpatient cardiology team and APP support.

Community Information

LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of the cultural richness and diversity of the Baltimore metropolitan area. Baltimore offers something for everyone-from the energy of downtown to charming surrounding communities, all within a relatively short commute to our hospitals. Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City are easily accessible by train or car.

For families, the Baltimore region offers a wide range of highly regarded public and private schools, as well as numerous family-friendly communities. Team members enjoy access to an exceptional variety of recreational opportunities, including the Eastern Shore beaches, Western Maryland mountains and rivers, Pennsylvania ski slopes, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.