Physician - Cardiologist (General/Noninvasive)

Ascension • Jacksonville, FL

85d

About The Position

Ascension St. Vincent's is looking for a BC/BE General or Non-Invasive Cardiologist for our Riverside - Cardiology Program. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients. The position offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as 401K and PTO. The practice consists of 35 board certified cardiologists practicing among 6 office locations with additional outreach clinics. Services include interventional cardiology, peripheral, vascular, and electrophysiology, with the highest volume structural heart program in the region. The facility is part of Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside, a 528-bed hospital founded in 1916, and is home to the largest cardiovascular program between Atlanta and Orlando.

Requirements

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians and acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeals all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree