Ascension
Physician - Advanced Heart Failure
Ascension, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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Specialty: Advanced Heart Failure PhysicianSchedule: Full TimeCall Schedule: Split 1:4Practice Detail: Established Heart Failure ClinicEMR System: Athena and Cerner (Hospital)Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Heart - WestLocation: Nashville, TNBenefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.Responsibilities
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add an Advanced Heart Failure Physician to our team at our Heart - West Clinic in Nashville, TN.Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Cardiology OpportunityNashville, TNAscension Saint Thomas Heart
is the cardiac division of Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partnersand boasts one of the most experienced cardiac programs in the country. Ourprogram includes more than 80 cardiac specialists serving a large regional network of morethan 40 practice locations. Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking atalented and ambitious advanced heart failure cardiologist (invasive or non-invasive) with expertise in diagnosing, managing and treating advanced heart failure, including the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices and heart transplantation.Our Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West practice
currently consists of 36 physicians - 5 heart failure physicians, 7 cardiac surgeons, 10 interventional cardiologists, 6 electrophysiologists, 8 general cardiologists. The advanced heart failure program consists of 5 advanced heart failurecardiologists. Four of the physicians rotate hospital call at AST West and the 5th advanced heart cardiologist serves in a heart failure outreach provider role. The HF cardiologists are also supported by HF Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the hospital setting. We have three dedicated AHF surgeons as well as four additional surgeons that support the program. The heart failure program has ten total outpatient clinic locations throughout Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. We completed 53 heart transplants and 30 LVADs in the calendar year
2023.
We maintain high quality clinical outcomes and are Joint Commission Advanced Destination Therapy VAD certified center.Outstanding communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to thrive andmake decisions in a fast-paced environment are essential. Must be able to network withreferring physicians, possess a strong work ethic, be a team player, and serve as an ambassador for Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits highlight this opportunity.National Recognition in Cardiac CareSTS 3-Star Rating for I-CABG and AVR+CABGSTS/TCT 3-Star Rating for TAVRHCMA Center of ExcellenceAHA Get With The Guidelines GOLD Award for Atrial FibrillationJoint Commission Chest Pain CertificationJoint Commission Advanced Ventricular Device (VAD) CertificationTruven Top 50 Cardiovascular HospitalsBeckers Top 100 Cardiac HospitalsRequirementsBC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyOutreach to other locations is required at least one day per weekStrong interest and experience in managing heart failure diseaseAscension Saint West HospitalWith 541 licensed beds it provides adult specialty healthcare to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky and Northern Alabama.Comprehensive stroke centerThe largest adult cardiac surgery and most comprehensive structural heart program in the regionSaint Thomas Health and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgeryAbout Ascension Saint ThomasAscension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 250 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 16 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 11,000, dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year.Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nations largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required Credential(s):Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. KY License also required if working in a Kentucky facility.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.Why Join Our Team
Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 250 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 16 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 11,000 dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year.Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nations largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination NoticePlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement
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Specialty: Advanced Heart Failure PhysicianSchedule: Full TimeCall Schedule: Split 1:4Practice Detail: Established Heart Failure ClinicEMR System: Athena and Cerner (Hospital)Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Heart - WestLocation: Nashville, TNBenefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.Responsibilities
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add an Advanced Heart Failure Physician to our team at our Heart - West Clinic in Nashville, TN.Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Cardiology OpportunityNashville, TNAscension Saint Thomas Heart
is the cardiac division of Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partnersand boasts one of the most experienced cardiac programs in the country. Ourprogram includes more than 80 cardiac specialists serving a large regional network of morethan 40 practice locations. Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking atalented and ambitious advanced heart failure cardiologist (invasive or non-invasive) with expertise in diagnosing, managing and treating advanced heart failure, including the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices and heart transplantation.Our Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West practice
currently consists of 36 physicians - 5 heart failure physicians, 7 cardiac surgeons, 10 interventional cardiologists, 6 electrophysiologists, 8 general cardiologists. The advanced heart failure program consists of 5 advanced heart failurecardiologists. Four of the physicians rotate hospital call at AST West and the 5th advanced heart cardiologist serves in a heart failure outreach provider role. The HF cardiologists are also supported by HF Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the hospital setting. We have three dedicated AHF surgeons as well as four additional surgeons that support the program. The heart failure program has ten total outpatient clinic locations throughout Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. We completed 53 heart transplants and 30 LVADs in the calendar year
2023.
We maintain high quality clinical outcomes and are Joint Commission Advanced Destination Therapy VAD certified center.Outstanding communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to thrive andmake decisions in a fast-paced environment are essential. Must be able to network withreferring physicians, possess a strong work ethic, be a team player, and serve as an ambassador for Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits highlight this opportunity.National Recognition in Cardiac CareSTS 3-Star Rating for I-CABG and AVR+CABGSTS/TCT 3-Star Rating for TAVRHCMA Center of ExcellenceAHA Get With The Guidelines GOLD Award for Atrial FibrillationJoint Commission Chest Pain CertificationJoint Commission Advanced Ventricular Device (VAD) CertificationTruven Top 50 Cardiovascular HospitalsBeckers Top 100 Cardiac HospitalsRequirementsBC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyOutreach to other locations is required at least one day per weekStrong interest and experience in managing heart failure diseaseAscension Saint West HospitalWith 541 licensed beds it provides adult specialty healthcare to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky and Northern Alabama.Comprehensive stroke centerThe largest adult cardiac surgery and most comprehensive structural heart program in the regionSaint Thomas Health and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgeryAbout Ascension Saint ThomasAscension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 250 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 16 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 11,000, dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year.Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nations largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required Credential(s):Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. KY License also required if working in a Kentucky facility.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.Why Join Our Team
Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 250 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 16 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 11,000 dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year.Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nations largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination NoticePlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement
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