Non-Invasive Cardiologist

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

In partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI), the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section of General & Preventive Cardiology, is seeking an academic non-invasive general cardiologist for a full-time position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. Preference is placed for candidates with expertise in hypertension management or vascular disease to lead a resistant hypertension program or a medical vascular program. Candidates with expertise in sports cardiology are also encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, 12-month salaried faculty appointment and includes attending staff privileges at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and affiliated hospitals. There is a desire for candidates with a strong interest in and commitment to teaching. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires a minimum of five years of continuing and productive service as an Assistant Professor, or the equivalent. Appointment at the rank of Full Professor involves a minimum of five years of ongoing and productive service as an Associate Professor, or the equivalent.

Requirements

Doctoral/Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
For Associate or Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in referred and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
The candidate would need to have an expertise in hypertension management or vascular disease, to lead a resistant hypertension program or a medical vascular program.
Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required.
To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.
The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.
MUST BE BOARD CERTIFIED/ELIGIBLE IN: General Cardiology

Nice To Haves

Applicants with teaching experience with students/residents, experience with administrative organization/leadership of outpatient practices, and/or clinical research/scholarship experience will be most competitive.
Level II certification in Echocardiography is preferred.
Desire expertise in adult non-invasive assessment of heart disease, including surface echo and trans-esophageal echocardiography, stress echo and adult congenital heart disease.
Desire experience with exercise testing, ECG interpretation, consulting and attending in a coronary intensive care unit or similar environment.
Two years’ experience in Non-Invasive Cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in Inpatient general cardiology consult service, non-invasive call & coverage, reading EKGs and Stress Tests.
Opportunity to participate in Echo Lab and Call & Coverage for Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Test on call, and Echo reads if certified from a nationally accredited organization.
Participates in outpatient clinics for USF Health.
Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Participate in didactic teaching and mentoring of medical and/or graduate students, residents, and/or post-doctoral fellows.
Perform patient exams and order or conduct diagnostic testing.
Develop ongoing treatment and disease-management plans.
Prescribe medicine and coordinate referrals as necessary.
Conduct early detection screenings.
Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and administration.
Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
May represent the university, college/school, or department.