"Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Cardiology"

Job Details

Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Cardiology

Job ID: 285589

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is recruiting a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, as a fourth BC/BE fellowship trained cardiac electrophysiologist who will complement our well-established high-volume cardiac electrophysiology program. The Wellstar-MCG EP program provides comprehensive complex arrhythmia care to patients from a wide geographical area. We seek an ABIM board-certified or board-eligible cardiac electrophysiologist with a strong academic background and clinical skills in catheter ablation and cardiac rhythm device management. The tenure status will be determined based on the qualifications of the final candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive complex arrhythmia care to patients to include catheter ablation and cardiac rhythm device management. Clinical experience in complex ablation including epicardial VT procedures and laser lead extraction is very desirable.
• Develop a robust outpatient clinical practice consisting of general cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology patients at the downtown practice site as well as satellite location(s).
• Participate in the EP Lab In-Patient Attending schedule.
• Participate in night and weekend call coverage at Wellstar-MCG Health for in-patient cardiology services as needed.
• Development of scholarly activities including publication of case reports, review articles and original scientific reports. Be responsible for fostering a productive program of clinical or translational research amongst trainees.
• Actively participate in the teaching of EP Fellows and CV Fellows and also teach residents and students as needed.

Required Qualifications

MD or equivalent; Fellowship training in Cardiac Electrophysiology; Board certified/Board eligible ABIM. Assistant Professor: Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training. Associate Professor: Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor. Professor: Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor. Required faculty employment qualifications include evidence of ability as a teacher, evidence of activity as a scholar, and successful experience.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and full-time. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, and wellness options.

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools, with campuses across Georgia. It focuses on research and education in areas like cardiovascular biology, cancer, and neurosciences.