Southern Interventional Cardiology | Collegial Team | Best Places to Live!
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology-Interventional
Salary
$700,000
– $750,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
Cardiology Position - Interventional Cardiologist
Position Overview:
- Join a dynamic cardiology team consisting of 7 cardiologists, including 6 interventional specialists.
- Engage in a balanced weekly schedule split between clinical duties (2.5 days in clinic, including satellite clinics) and cath lab work (2.5 days).
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Manage a typical half-day patient volume of 15 in the clinic.
- Conduct a broad range of procedures including cardiac diagnostics and interventions, peripheral diagnostics and interventions, pacer/ICD implants, TAVR, and EVAR.
- Utilize 3-4 dedicated exam rooms per half-day session in a clinic with 18 total exam rooms.
Facility and Technology:
- Operate within a well-equipped facility featuring three cath labs.
- Access to comprehensive diagnostic services including nuclear and regular stress tests, EKG, and various types of ultrasounds.
- Current EMR system is IMED, transitioning to Epic systemwide on October 1, 2024.
Support Structure:
- Each cardiologist is supported by dedicated clinical staff.
- Collaborative environment with two full-time APPs in the clinic and three full-time APPs rotating between hospital and clinic services.
Schedule and Call:
- Standard work schedule: Monday to Friday with a half-day off per week.
- Call schedule: Weekdays 1:6 (with one non-invasive cardiologist, creating a 1:5 interventional backup); Holidays and weekends 1:7.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package, reflecting the substantial volume and complexity of cases (5,057 total cases in 2023).
- Full benefits and support for professional development.
Location:
- The clinic is centrally located, offering a mix of inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring diverse clinical exposure and professional growth.