"Cardiologist: Advanced Heart Failure or Critical Care Interest | Internal Medicine | F79630"

Job Details

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Internal Medicine

Mission or Goal of Unit: At VCU Health Pauley Heart Center, our world-class team takes your heart health personally. Building on our history of innovation in patient care, scientific discovery, diversity and collaboration we improve cardiovascular care for all, while continuously training the next generation of doctors.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a BC/BE Cardiologist with training/experience in Advanced Heart Failure and/or Critical Care Medicine. The incumbent will join an established group of physicians and surgeons in one of the top Heart Centers in the United States. We are dedicated to building a preeminent program for academic discovery and are committed to excellent clinical care for our patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching | To support teaching directly via interactions with medical students, residents, and fellows. In addition, will be expected to participate in University Continuing Medical Education programs for practicing physicians which is important to enhancing patient referrals.

Research | To support clinical research protocols as needed.

Service | Will be expected to participate in quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives.

Clinical | Will primarily be dedicated to coverage in the CICU along with noninvasive cardiology imaging.

Other | Submit billing and document care as required by the organization. Abide by all medical staff requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible Cardiologist
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a large multidisciplinary program
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest, training and/or experience in the diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment of cardiovascular disease, critical care cardiology and expertise in Advanced Heart Failure

Salary Range: Commensurate

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information: Contact Name: Michelle Carpenter Contact Email: Michelle.Carpenter@vcuhealth.org