Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Cardiology

Job Summary

Job ID 294587

Position # 40045293

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a clinically oriented, ABIM board-certified academic advanced heart failure cardiologist at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient care within a rapidly expanding division, with opportunities in echocardiography and other non-invasive imaging based on interest. The role also includes teaching staff, fellows, and advanced practice providers, with opportunities for involvement in education and clinical research depending on experience and expertise. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Develop a robust outpatient advanced heart failure cardiology practice that you will staff four (4) half days per week at the Wellstar downtown practice sites and/or satellite locations and staff fellow's clinic as needed. These clinics will be restricted and/or cancelled when on in-patient service.

Participate in the CVICU and HF Consult Inpatient Services and ECG reading rotations. Your other clinical duties will be reduced or cancelled when you staff the CVICU inpatient service.

Participate in the CVICU/VAD night weekend call schedules similar to your colleagues.

Participate in cardiac imaging procedures (i.e. echo, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, cardiac nuclear) one to two (1-2) half days per week as your interest and training allow.

Teaching and supervision of ancillary general cardiology personnel, including advanced practice providers and nurse coordinators when needed; active participation in Division teaching activities supporting medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. Participation in scholarly activities including publication of case reports, review articles, and original scientific reports.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent. Board Eligible/Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure.

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 or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.