Physician, Cardiology

Ascension

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Sacred Heart is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Cardiologist for their clinic in Pace, Florida. This role offers an opportunity to be embedded in a community clinic while also covering hospital call for general cardiology services with a 1:6 call schedule. The practice consists of 10 Physicians and 12 APPs, utilizing Cerner/athena EMR systems. The facility, Ascension Sacred Heart, is recognized as a Fortune and Premier, Inc. Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital and a Leapfrog A rated Facility. The position is located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P). Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with over 99,000 associates, known for its culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, and recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer. The role involves working on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida within an established, busy practice offering a full scope of cardiovascular services, including structural heart and CVT Surgery (no transplant).

Requirements

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians.
• Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

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