Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist - Louisville, KY - Norton Medical Group

"THIS PRACTICE IS A SUBSPECIALTY-BASED MODEL MADE UP OF HIGH-FUNCTIONING PROVIDERS WHO ARE COLLEGIAL AND DIVERSE. BACKED BY A WELL-ESTABLISHED CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICE LINE STRUCTURE THAT HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITIES, WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN PROVIDING A HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE AND QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE THAT MAKE OUR INSTITUTE A GREAT PLACE FOR A PROVIDER TO PRACTICE AND GROW." 

JOSEPH A. LASH, M.D.

Medical Director | Rounsavall Endowed Chair | Norton Heart & Vascular Institute

NORTON HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE, a part of Norton Healthcare located in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Cardiology Intensivist to join its growing team of established group of providers, which consists of 45 board-certified cardiovascular physicians, more than 35 advanced practice providers and 200 support staff. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is a progressive group of practices that maintains more than 57% of the total cardiovascular market share, more than any other health care provider in our service area. It offers comprehensive cardiovascular care, including specialized programs for electrophysiology, structural heart defects, advanced cardiac imaging, and advanced heart failure, including mechanical circulatory support and cardiac rehabilitation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Develop and expand Norton Heart & Vascular Institutes cardiac critical care program
• Position will be primarily inpatient (80%+) but may have some outpatient office responsibilities for follow-up care prior to sending
  patient back to their primary cardiologist or primary care provider
• Oversee cardiology services in a 12-bed, dedicated cardiovascular intensive care unit (ICU) located at Norton Audubon Hospital, a three-time award-winning American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center of Excellence
• Provider will work specifically in the ICU for cardiac patients but will be responsible for performing some related bedside procedures and reading diagnostic tests in the hospital
• Support the continued growth of the Structural Heart Program, including the addition of new procedures
• Support continued growth and development of established Norton Healthcare extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services
• Join a multidisciplinary team to include cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery
• Opportunity to partner with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program, which includes four physicians and five advanced practice providers

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree/diploma
• Residency/fellowship certification
• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

PROVIDER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Norton Provider Leadership Academy
• Leadership councils
• Clinical research support
• Chronic disease task forces
• Operational and electronic health record efficiency improvement
• Provider well-being program
• Community education
• Clinical quality initiatives

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.