General Cardiologist - Richmond, VA, United States - Virginia Commonwealth University

Description

Mission or Goal of Unit: At VCU Health Pauley Heart Center, our world-class team takes your heart health personally. Building on our history of innovation in patient care, scientific discovery, diversity and collaboration we improve cardiovascular care for all, while continuously training the next generation of providers.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking an incumbent to provide expert management of cardiology patients at VCU Colonial Square outpatient location (serving the Tri-Cities area of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg). The ideal candidate will be an experienced general cardiologist seeking a practice that will allow them to use the full spectrum of their clinical and teaching skills to serve the primary service area. VCU Health's Pauley Heart Center is one of the preeminent heart centers in the U.S., and the successful candidate will join a team dedicated to both academic discovery and outstanding clinical care for its patients.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching | To support teaching directly via interactions with Fellows, Housestaff and non-physician professionals.Periodically will be expected to present appropriate reviews in patient management discussions at Cardiology and Department of Internal Medicine conferences.In addition, will be expected to participate in University Continuing Medical Education programs for practicing physicians which is important to enhancing patient referrals.

Research | To support clinical research protocols as needed.

Service | Will be expected to participate in quality, safety and efficiency initiatives

Clinical | Will primarily be dedicated to the outpatient, inpatient and consultative services.Will be expected to share call with the Colonial Square group.

Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.) | Submit billing and document care as required by the organization. Abide by all medical staff requirements.

Required Qualifications:

BC/BE cardiologist with demonstrated skills in cardiovascular disease

Clinically oriented and possess sufficient research and teaching experience to be eligible for academic appointment

Communicate effectively and work with a large multidisciplinary program

Expected to participate in teaching and fellowship programs

Must be eligible for medical licensure in state of Virginia

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Position Type: MCVP

Full time equivalent: 100

Tenure: Open

Rank: Open

Months: 12

Department: Department of Internal Medicine | Division of Cardiology

ORP Eligible: No

Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Clare Greene, Associate Administrator - Division of Cardiology

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