Cardiology - Invasive Physician

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Job description

Job ID: 13980
Practice Details

• Seeking a board-certified/board-eligible cardiologist to join the program as a Non-Invasive/General Cardiologist.

• We are seeking academically-oriented clinicians who excel in both patient care and teaching of house staff and fellows with a strong interest in clinical or translational research.

• The appropriate candidate will have clinical interests in consultative and outpatient cardiovascular care, and non-invasive imaging (echo, nuclear, MRI, CT).

• Excellent opportunities for collaborative research exist with the state-of-the-art facilities at the Institute of Molecular Cardiology and Center for Cardiometabolic Science. Applicants must be eligible for Kentucky licensure.

• This robust academic department consisting of specialists in all subdivisions of Cardiology including electrophysiology and complex ablations, interventional and structural cardiology, heart failure & transplant/mechanical device support, ECMO, complex cardiac and aortic/vascular surgery, cardio-oncology, preventive cardiology, and advanced imaging. There are additional specialized programs in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, women's heart health, and a specialized Lipid Clinic.

• Research initiatives will be encouraged, and candidates will be expected to establish an academic portfolio and an area of expertise. Fellow and resident education is an integral component of the job. There are opportunities for academic advancement and leadership in committees depending on the level of interest and performance.

• The division is expecting strong growth and recruitment over the next two years and as such is poised to become a regional leader in cardiac service line delivery and patient volumes. There is strong financial backing and commitment from the university to achieve its educational, research, and clinical care missions.

Recruiter's Insight

The Community. This community Is Ideal For The Physician who is seeking a small metropolitan area with an Inviting Community who Welcomes New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another.

More Money And Low Cost Of Living. Enjoy A Starting Salary Of Up To $30,000 More Than large metropolitan areas like Chicago, Denver and Boston, Along With A Cost Of Living At Least 30% Lower. You Will Gain A Significant Financial Advantage For Paying Off Student Loans, Buying A Home, And Planning For Your Future.

The Housing Market. With A Mean Home Price Of $211,959, This 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath, 3,230 Sq Ft Located in one of Louisville's most sought-after neighborhoods, this Cherokee Gardens colonial features fabulous updates and an open floor plan that is perfect for today's living, can be yours for $375,000.

Have The Perfect Blend Of Work-Life Balance. You'll Find This Organization To Support A Good Work/Life Balance At A Caring, Collaborative Environment Where Leadership Listens.

About Employer.

This integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and Cancer Center. This system has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we've attracted specialists from every discipline-seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.

Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.

As a provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.

Closest Major City

• 72 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY
• 95 miles to Cincinnati, OH
• 107 miles to Indianapolis, IN
• 155 miles to Nashville, TN

Colleges and Universities

• Louisville has three major institutions of higher learning: the University of Louisville, Bellarmine College, and Spalding University.
• The University of Louisville offers Ph.D.'s in 23 areas, including engineering (its Speed School of Engineering is nationally known), medicine, dentistry, law, and education.
• Bellarmine College offers master of arts degrees in social and business administration, education, and nursing, in addition to 44 undergraduate degrees.
• Spalding University offers extensive programs for the part-time student. In the Greater Louisville region are located 20 institutions of higher learning.

Recreation

• Louisville offers a variety of recreational activities, from a leisurely steamboat excursion on the Ohio River to a fun-filled day at a theme park.
• The city's most famous attraction is Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby, held annually on the first Saturday in May. With a grandstand featuring trademark twin Edwardian spires, the track was established in 1874, and the first Derby was run the following year.
• Another of the area's most popular attractions is Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, a family adventure theme park featuring Chang, the tallest, longest, fastest stand-up roller coaster in the world.
• Nature lovers can visit the Louisville Zoo, which displays more than 1,300 animals in a 73-acre park-like setting. Twelve western lowland gorillas are on display at the zoo's popular Gorilla Forest habitat.
• The Louisville Nature Center is an urban oasis where visitors can enjoy more than 150 species of birds, wild animals and flower-decked trails.

Shopping

• Lexington has more than a dozen major shopping centers, including modern indoor malls that feature both large department stores and smaller specialty shops.
• Turfland Mall has department stores and retail shops, and Fayette Mall is the second-largest mall in Kentucky with more than 120 stores.
• The Shops at Lexington Center is convenient to downtown and the convention center. The city also offers plenty of boutique and specialty shopping areas.
• Clay Avenue Shops are a collection of stores in a former turn-of-the-century residential neighborhood. Victorian Square and Dudley Square are historic, renovated areas in the downtown with restaurants, fashions and Kentucky/Appalachian handicrafts. Chevy Chase Village is a thriving and eclectic mix of shops near the University.

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