Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Faculty

USA Health Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health, Mobile, Alabama, invites applications for a board-certified or board-eligible noninvasive cardiologist to join a collaborative academic cardiology team. The role includes clinical care, medical education, and opportunities for research and mentorship.

The successful candidate will participate in level II echocardiography and supervise fellows, with the open appointment level based on experience and scholarly productivity.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Level II training in echocardiography.
• Preferred: Level II training in Nuclear Cardiology.
• Preferred: Level II training in transesophageal echocardiography.
• Preferred: Experience in peripheral vascular imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of the noninvasive cardiology laboratory, including stress testing with or without imaging, electrocardiograms, ambulatory ECG monitoring, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and elective cardioversion.
• Provide outpatient cardiology clinic coverage for a broad patient referral base and supervise cardiology fellows in the outpatient setting.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through ACGME accredited Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residency programs and the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, including teaching on inpatient services and in the Heart Center.
• Collaborate with physicians, trainees, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including collaborative cardiovascular and heart failure quality programs.

Education

Board certification/eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease

Level II training in echocardiography

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking a board certified or board eligible noninvasive cardiologist to join a collaborative team of academic cardiologists. The successful candidate will participate in clinical care and medical education, with opportunities for research, faculty development, and mentorship. Level of appointment is open and will be commensurate with experience and academic productivity.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of the noninvasive cardiology laboratory, including stress testing with or without imaging, electrocardiograms, ambulatory ECG monitoring, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and elective cardioversion.
• Provide outpatient cardiology clinic coverage for a broad patient referral base and supervise cardiology fellows in the outpatient setting.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through ACGME accredited Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residency programs and the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, including teaching on inpatient services and in the Heart Center.
• Collaborate with physicians, trainees, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including collaborative cardiovascular and heart failure quality programs.

Required Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Level II training in echocardiography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level II training in Nuclear Cardiology.
• Level II training in transesophageal echocardiography.
• Experience in peripheral vascular imaging.

About USA Health

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. As an academic health system, USA Health integrates patient care, medical education, and research to advance health and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

Our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, researchers, faculty, and staff provide advanced care across hospitals, clinics, academic programs, and research settings throughout the region.

About Mobile, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama, is a vibrant Gulf Coast community offering a rich history, diverse culture, excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living. The area provides convenient access to Gulf Coast beaches and nearby communities along Mobile Bay and Alabama's Eastern Shore.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.