Interventional Cardiologist | Internal Medicine SOM (F38220) - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit: AtVCU Health Pauley Heart Center, our world-class team takes your heart healthpersonally.  Building on our history ofinnovation in patient care, scientific discovery, diversity and collaborationwe improve cardiovascular care for all, while continuously training the nextgeneration of providers.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a candidate to provideInterventional Cardiology clinical care along with supporting the academic missionin research and education.  The incumbent will join an established group of physicians and surgeonsin one of the top Heart Centers in the United States.  

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 in cardiac catheterization and cardiac intervention.

Service | Will be expected to network to build referral base and participate in outreach. 

Clinical | Interventional cath procedures to include diagnostic and coronary interventions, including placement of temporary mechanicalcirculatory support devices and complex coronary intervention.  Expanding clinical and investigative Invasive Cardiology.  Will provide cross coverage in other cardiology modalities and outreach sites.  Duties may include limited attending in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit and/or General Cardiology Inpatient Service – which could be at VCUHS or one of its outreach facilities; will provide emergency coverage on a rotating call basis; will also have clinic accessibility.  A working title related to a clinical role iscommensurate with experience. 

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

Required Qualifications: 

• The incumbent must be a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist
• The incumbent must demonstrate skills in interventional treatment of complex coronary artery disease
• The incumbent must be clinically oriented and possess sufficient research and teaching experience to be eligible for academic appointment
• The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and work with a large multidisciplinary program
• The incumbent will be expected to participate in Teaching and Fellowship programs
• The incumbent 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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Interest and/or training in temporary mechanical circulatory support, cardiogenic shock and critical care
• Trainingin the treatment of complex coronary disease

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Internal Medicine | Division of Cardiology

ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Clare Greene | Associate Administrator - Division of Cardiology
Contact Email: Clare.Greene@vcuhealth.org