Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Cardiology

Augusta University • Augusta, GA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Cardiology in the department of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is recruiting a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, to serve as a BC/BE interventional cardiologist. This position will provide interventional services at the Wellstar MCG Medical Center including high level skills with proficiency in coronary interventions and ability to work with a multi-disciplinary heart team, Inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular consultative services with emphasis on coronary and structural heart disease management. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent, Board Eligible/Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
• 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.
• Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• General Cardiology Practice - 30%
• Develop a robust outpatient general cardiology practice 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.
• CVICU Service - 20%
• Participate in the in-patient CVICU Service. Your other duties (i.e., clinic, cath and imaging) will be reduced or eliminated when you staff in-patient services.
• Cath Lab Attending - 25%
• Participate as Cath Lab Attending at WMCG to include in-patient and out-patient coverage.
• Call Pool - 5%
• You will participate in the STEMI/PERT interventional cardiology call pool similar to your colleagues. You will also participate in the general cardiology call pool as they are coordinated with your assigned CVICU weeks.
• Echocardiography Reading Pool - 10%
• Participate in the echocardiography reading pool as interests allow.
• Teaching/Research - 10%
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
• Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees