Cardiologist – Inpatient Care | No. 1 Hospital in mid-Missouri by U.S. News, Columbia, MO

Boone Hospital Center, a 392-bed full service hospital in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Cardiologist – Inpatient Care. This role focuses on high-quality, efficient inpatient cardiovascular management, multidisciplinary coordination, and safe transitions of care.

Boone Hospital is one of the best hospitals in the nation and the only hospital in mid-Missouri awarded a 5-star rating by CMS. Boone has also achieved its Magnet designation for the fifth time in a row, indicating the high standard of excellence that Boone Hospital nurses achieve every day for patients. The employees of Boone Hospital are dedicated to serving the mid-Missouri region with the highest standards in patient care.

Practice Highlights:

• 7 consecutive days of inpatient service, followed by 7 consecutive days off
  • Flexibility is schedule, opportunity to discuss shift schedule in interviews
• Typical service hours: [e.g., 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM]

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient cardiology consultative and/or primary service coverage during assigned 7-day blocks
• Evaluate and manage acute cardiovascular conditions, including Acute coronary syndromes, Decompensated heart failure, Arrhythmias, Syncope, Valvular heart disease
• Pre-operative cardiac evaluations
• Interpret ECGs, telemetry, stress tests (if applicable), echocardiograms (if credentialed), and other noninvasive cardiac studies
• Perform bedside procedures as credentialed (e.g., cardioversion, temporary pacing, TEE if applicable)
• Collaborate with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and critical care teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds (ICU, heart failure, structural, or shock team as applicable)
• Supervise and provide teaching to residents, fellows, and APPs (if academic setting)
• Ensure timely documentation and communication with referring providers
• Facilitate discharge planning and outpatient follow-up coordination

About Columbia, MO: our community offers a compelling blend of professional opportunities and quality of life that makes it an ideal place for physicians seeking to relocate. Beyond work, Columbia boasts a vibrant community with excellent schools (both public and private), diverse cultural experiences, and abundant outdoor recreational activities, including the state-wide Katy Trail, amidst its scenic landscapes. With its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, Columbia ensures a fulfilling lifestyle for both professionals and families alike.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision, alongside wellness programs.
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan with diverse investment options.
• Educational assistance programs and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives to promote a positive and productive workplace environment.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Eligible for state medical licensure
• ACLS certification
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Commitment to team-based cardiovascular care

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: to be discussed during

At Boone Health Medical Group, we have a team of providers that specialize in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Endocrinology and Podiatry. Are clinics are located throughout mid-Missouri allowing our patients easy access to world-class care.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. For Physicians in particular it provides a short commute from anywhere in town or surrounding communities - whether you desire to live in the city or in the county you'll find safe neighborhoods, good schools and an easy drive to Boone Hospital and our clinics.

Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. If you want to raise a family, continue your education, retire or start a new business, Columbia is the place to be!

Recreation:
MKT Nature & Fitness Trail is a 4.7-mile urban walkway through Columbia’s beautiful greenbelt. The trail also connects with the
Katy Trail State Park, the largest rails-to-trails conversion in the nation, stretching 185 miles across Missouri. Columbia Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 42 parks and recreation facilities on more than 2,000 acres throughout the city.

Cost of Living:
Columbia consistently ranks below the national average for the cost of living. In 2021, Columbia’s cost of living was:
• 6.9% below the national average.
• Housing 16% lower
• Utilities 8% lower
• Good & Services 6% lower
• Property Taxes: average county rate is .950%
• The national average cost to buy a house is $281,900, while the average cost of purchasing a home in Columbia is $238,255.