What are the responsibilities and job description for the Invasive Cardiologist - Faculty position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
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. Academic rank is open to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor and will commensurate with training, experience, and academic productivity.
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* 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 USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
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., Abraham A. Mitchell Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine via email: Nlakkis@health.southalabama.edu or phone 251-471-7900.
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Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
