What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Cardiology Medical Directorship position at Saint Alphonsus?
Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Traditional work week M-F, plus consults & rounding.
Call: 1:4 Shared equitably with other Interventional Cardiologists, plus opportunity for paid excess call.
Benefits:
- Sign-on Incentives
- Student Loan Repayment
- Relocation
- PTO & CME Allocation
- Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Retirement (403b)
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led and accountable 650 provider multispecialty group seeking an experienced Interventional Cardiologist to be Medical Director of a 7-member cardiology group practice in Nampa: 4 Interventional Cardiologists, 3 General Non-Invasive Cardiologists and several Nurse Practitioners.
The Saint Alphonsus Heart Center in Nampa includes 2 cath labs with peripheral vascular capabilities, a cath prep & recovery unit, a 10-bed Cardiac Medical Unit, nuclear medicine, echo, EKG diagnostics and a Cardiac Recovery Unit. Quick access to full-service emergency and heart care services, Saint Alphonsus has the only 24/7 interventional cath lab in Canyon County and is the fastest growing cardiology program in the region.
Procedures performed include Diagnostic Adult Cardiac Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary and Vascular Stent Placements, Permanent Pacemakers, Coronary Thrombectomy, atherectomy, Impella, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Peripheral Vascular Angiography, Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Intravascular Ultrasound, Intracardiac Ultrasound, Cardioversion, and Tilt Table Studies.
The Nampa practice is part of a larger, employed and integrated 20-member Cardiology team reaching across the health system.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
- At least five (5) years’ experience with complex coronary interventions including atherectomy and Impella
- Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship program.
- Board certification in Cardiovascular Diseases through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) with certification of special qualification (CSQ) in Interventional Cardiology - or obtain certifications within 3 years of employment.
- Ability to obtain Idaho and Oregon medical licensure; granting of privileges at SAMC- Nampa, SARMC - Boise and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
- Optional: Nuclear cardiology skills are welcome but not required. Echo board certification is also not a requirement. Interventional treatment of peripheral vascular disease is also available.
Community: Nampa, Meridian and Boise anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play!
About Us: Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. The ideal candidate will commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
