General Cardiologist - First Coast Heart & Vascular Center - Cvausa!

About First Coast Heart & Vascular Center

First Coast Heart & Vascular Center, a CVAUSA partner, believes that patient-centered care begins with a commitment to delivering the most advanced treatments. As Northeast Florida’s premier cardiovascular group, we pride ourselves on providing innovative, evidence-based care using the latest technologies — giving you peace of mind knowing that your heart is in the most capable hands. Our 17 board certified cardiologists and additional staff of advanced practitioners leverage the latest medical advancements along with genuine compassion to address all of your cardiology and vascular needs, from sophisticated diagnostic tests to treatments for all conditions and complexities.

As we continue to expand cardiovascular health services throughout Duval, St. John, and Flagler counties, we are seeking a dynamic and patient-centered Non-Invasive General Cardiologist to work primarily within our St. Augustine and Palm Coast clinics and affiliated hospitals.

St. Augustine and St. Johns County Community Highlights

1. Education: St. Johns County is ranked one of the top school districts in Florida and the U.S. Niche Ranked St. Johns County second in Florida for best school districts, and 12th for best teachers. Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST): Ranked first in the state for reading in grades 3–10, and first in science for grade 5. End-of-Course (EOC) exams: Ranked first in the state for Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, and US History, and second for Geometry.
2. Family-friendly & Outdoors: St. Johns County is considered a great place to raise a family, with top-rated schools, parks, and sports fields. With access to the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including surfing, fishing, paddle boarding, and more.
3. Cost of Living: The median household income in St. Johns County is $100,020, which is higher than the state average. Medium home values in St. Johns County are around $416,000.
4. Attractions: Visit the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, which has many attractions for families, including a pirate-themed museum, a lighthouse, and zoological parks.
5. Relaxed living: St. Johns County offers a relaxed, healthy lifestyle, with a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities nearby.
6. Proximity to cities: St. Johns County is located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, offering access to the downtown areas of both cities, including museums, restaurants, entertainment, and professional and college sports.

Job Highlights

1. Hospital and Clinic Location(s): St. Augustine clinics and Palm Coast locations.
2. Setting will include a mixture of hospital and clinic-based services.
3. Services and/or procedures include (but not limited to): echo, nuclear, TEE, stress test, hospital consults, medication management, etc.
4. Work in a collegial and supportive work environment that includes 17 cardiologists, additional APP and MA support, and other clinical and administrative support.
5. Monday-Friday schedule w/ call expectations shared with other physicians.
6. Call rotation shared with other physicians. APPs serve as first line for overnight call.
7. Excellent compensation and benefits package.
8. Additional equity & partnership opportunities available.
9. Sign-on/relocation negotiable.

Qualifications

1. Board certified or Board eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine.
2. Completion from a US Accredited Internal Medicine program.
3. MD or DO (practicing or fellow welcome).
4. Board Certified in Nuclear and Echo is a plus.
5. Hard-working, patient satisfaction/quality must be front and center.
6. Collegial, teamwork-focused, and patient-centered.

First Coast Heart & Vascular Center is a Partner Practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America. CVAUSA brings the best cardiovascular physicians into one network with the common mission of saving lives, reducing costs, and improving patient care through clinical innovation while preserving Practice autonomy.