General Cardiologist - Preferred Pacemakers and ICDs
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Job description
Job Posting: General Cardiologist - Preferred
Pacemakers and ICDs
Avita Health System is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated General Cardiologist to join our established and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is proficient in the management of complex cardiac conditions, with a strong focus on the implantation and management of pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs).
Location
Various locations within the Avita Health System service area (Galion, Bucyrus, Ontario, Ohio).
Position Overview
The successful candidate will be a board-certified or board-eligible General Cardiologist responsible for providing comprehensive cardiac care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, and long-term management of cardiovascular diseases. A critical component of this role is the expertise in device implantation and follow-up, specifically for single- and dual-chamber pacemakers, and single- and dual-chamber ICDs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
- Perform and manage the full scope of device implantations:
- Single and dual-chamber pacemakers.
- Single and dual-chamber ICDs.
- Conduct comprehensive device follow-up, interrogation, and reprogramming.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress testing, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) (TEE skills desirable but not mandatory).
- Interpret EKG, Holter, and event monitor data.
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency coverage.
- Collaborate effectively with primary care physicians, cardiac surgeons, and other specialists.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Certification and demonstrated proficiency in the implantation and management of pacemakers and ICDs.
- Possession of or eligibility for an unrestricted Ohio medical license.
Preferred:
- Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Certification in echocardiography (NBE) and/or nuclear cardiology (CBNC).
- Experience practicing within a community health system.
About Avita Health System
Avita Health System is a growing and dynamic independent healthcare system committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to the communities we serve. We offer a collegial work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a deep commitment to physician wellness and professional development.
Our Commitment to You:
- Secured base salary over the full contract term based on the MGMA median
- Uncapped productivity based on the MGMA median WRVU rate
- Relocation assistance is available if necessary.
- CME allowance
- Potential Stipend and Student loan assistance
- 403 B- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible
- Full health benefits including life insurance, short/long term disability, retirement options and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Large built-in referral sources with 45+ employed PCPs.