USA Health
Cardiology Invasive Interventional - Faculty
USA Health, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624
Overview:
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the University of South Alabama is seeking a board certified invasive, interventional cardiologist to join a collaborative group of academic cardiologists. The division includes an established cardiovascular disease fellowship training program, an ICAEL accredited Echo lab and an ICANL accredited Nuclear Lab, and the regions only level I Trauma Center. Cardiac invasive and interventional services and a comprehensive cardiac surgery program are available. Commitment to clinical service and teaching duties are the highlights of this position. Research opportunities and faculty mentoring are also available.
Faculty expectations include: * Cath lab: performing, and supervising fellows, in diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures, head-up tilt table testing, and device implantations as applicable per qualifications * Non-invasive lab: usually limited to supervision and reading of nuclear stress test studies, including fellow and house staff supervision * Outpatient Cardiology Clinic: covering a wide patient referral base. Supervision of cardiology fellows' outpatient clinic * Inpatient and consult services: supervision and instruction of medical students, trainees in ACGME-approved internal medicine and family medicine residents, and cardiovascular disease fellows * Interdisciplinary teams: working collaboratively with other providers, trainees, and ancillary staff on quality initiatives, including the cardiothoracic surgery Heart Team quality improvement project Required Skills: Board Certified in Cardiology, BC/BE in interventional Cardiology, ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Alabama
Preferred Skills: Peripheral diagnostic and interventional skills, peripheral vascular ultrasound imaging experience, Level II training in Nuclear Cardiology
The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 6,000+ employees, USA's health network includes University Hospital, University Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of physicians, residents and fellows, advanced practice providers and support staff handle 200,000 clinic visits and 400,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health system delivers 3,000 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000-emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at University hospitals and clinics, USAs medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast. Mobile Alabama is a vibrant, multicultural, university town situated on the beautiful "Emerald Coast" of the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts a moderate, sunny climate and equally moderate cost of living. Interested applicants should contact Nasser Lakkis, MD., Professor and Chair Department of Internal Medicine via email: nlakkis@health.southalabama.edu. EO/AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity Qualifications: A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the University of South Alabama is seeking a board certified invasive, interventional cardiologist to join a collaborative group of academic cardiologists. The division includes an established cardiovascular disease fellowship training program, an ICAEL accredited Echo lab and an ICANL accredited Nuclear Lab, and the regions only level I Trauma Center. Cardiac invasive and interventional services and a comprehensive cardiac surgery program are available. Commitment to clinical service and teaching duties are the highlights of this position. Research opportunities and faculty mentoring are also available.
Faculty expectations include: * Cath lab: performing, and supervising fellows, in diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures, head-up tilt table testing, and device implantations as applicable per qualifications * Non-invasive lab: usually limited to supervision and reading of nuclear stress test studies, including fellow and house staff supervision * Outpatient Cardiology Clinic: covering a wide patient referral base. Supervision of cardiology fellows' outpatient clinic * Inpatient and consult services: supervision and instruction of medical students, trainees in ACGME-approved internal medicine and family medicine residents, and cardiovascular disease fellows * Interdisciplinary teams: working collaboratively with other providers, trainees, and ancillary staff on quality initiatives, including the cardiothoracic surgery Heart Team quality improvement project Required Skills: Board Certified in Cardiology, BC/BE in interventional Cardiology, ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Alabama
Preferred Skills: Peripheral diagnostic and interventional skills, peripheral vascular ultrasound imaging experience, Level II training in Nuclear Cardiology
The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 6,000+ employees, USA's health network includes University Hospital, University Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of physicians, residents and fellows, advanced practice providers and support staff handle 200,000 clinic visits and 400,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health system delivers 3,000 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000-emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at University hospitals and clinics, USAs medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast. Mobile Alabama is a vibrant, multicultural, university town situated on the beautiful "Emerald Coast" of the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts a moderate, sunny climate and equally moderate cost of living. Interested applicants should contact Nasser Lakkis, MD., Professor and Chair Department of Internal Medicine via email: nlakkis@health.southalabama.edu. EO/AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity Qualifications: A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.