Cardiology Adv Heart Failure and Transplant (SA197847) Augusta GA AS
Cardiology - Advanced Heart Failure and TransplantThis East GA Hospital is seeking a board-certified Cardiologist with additional training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to join our comprehensive heart failure program. Qualifications: Board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Post graduate fellowship training through an ACGME accredited program Both new graduates and experienced candidates will be considered J1/H1 VISA can apply We are a 581-bed hospital specializing in adult care. Our Heart and Vascular Institute provides quaternary advanced cardiac care including LVADs & and ECMO, Structural heart program, EPS, interventional and noninvasive cardiology program with the exception of cardiac transplants. Our program is one of the largest DT LVAD non-transplant centers in the Southeast. We are one of the region’s largest comprehensive heart failure programs which includes cardiac amyloid, pulmonary hypertension, and cardio oncology programs. We also have one of the nation’s largest remote HF monitoring programs with nearly 300 CardioMems™ implants to date. Currently there are 3 cardiologists, with plans to add two additional providers. There will be opportunity for participation in both inpatient and outpatient care on a rotational basis. In addition, we have 8 registered nurses and 3.5 AHPs We offer a competitive total compensation package based on MGMA benchmarks. Compensation package includes the opportunity for incentives based on defined quality metrics. Benefits include Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life. Liability insurance for professional practice provided. 403(b), 457(b) available for tax deferred retirement planning. Allowances for CME travel, professional membership, publications provided. Augusta, GA is a beautiful city of over half a million in the metro area with a low cost of living, great schools, and vibrant entertainment opportunities. The chief mainstays of our local economy are the medical and legal industry, the nuclear energy sector, and we are home to the United States Army Cyber Command Center at Fort Gordon which offers enormous military and contract opportunities across several technology-focused fields. We are home to Augusta University which includes the Medical College of Georgia. There is also a growing entertainment industry presence for both film and television. We are perhaps best known, however, for annually hosting the Masters Golf tournament.