Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Piedmont Augusta - Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology

Role: To participate in the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Piedmont Health Care System located in Augusta, Georgia. This campus location is a 581 bed hospital specializing in adult care. Our Heart and Vascular Institute provides quaternary advanced cardiac care including LVADs & and ECMO, Structural heart program, EPS, interventional and noninvasive cardiology program with the exception of cardiac transplants.

Location: Augusta, Georgia is a beautiful mid-sized city located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina with loads of southern charm. The community offers major amenities in the city as well as the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a great climate in the Southeast with a family friendly population then you have found your new home, meeting the needs of any family or lifestyle. Excellent cost of living lower than the national average with premier public and private schools.

Our Program: Piedmont Augusta is one of the largest DT LVAD non-transplant centers in the Southeast. We are one of the regions largest comprehensive heart failure programs which includes cardiac amyloid, pulmonary hypertension, and cardio oncology programs. We also have one of the nations largest remote HF monitoring programs with nearly 300 CardioMems implants to date. 

Staffing Design: Currently there are 3 cardiologists, with plans to add two additional providers. There will be opportunity for participation in both inpatient and outpatient care on a rotational basis. In addition, we have 8 registered nurses and 3.5 AHPs

Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant
• Post graduate fellowship training through an ACGME accredited program
• Both new graduates and experienced candidates will be considered

Compensation: Competitive total compensation package based on MGMA benchmarks. Compensation package includes the opportunity for incentives based on defined quality metrics.

Benefit Package: Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life. Liability insurance for professional practice provided. 403(b), 457(b) available for tax deferred retirement planning.

Allowances for CME travel, professional membership, publications provided.

Piedmont highlights & offers:

• Competitive salary & Guarantee
• Educational Loan Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits including CME
• Sign On Bonus
• 401K with match
• Physician Governance
• Market Differential