Physician - Interventional Cardiology

Your future role at a glance 

• Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
• Schedule: Full Time opportunity
• Practice Detail: Well established team supporting cardiology services at Saint Thomas West Hospital
• EMR System: Athena in Clinic; Cerner in the Hospital
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Heart - West
• Location: Nashville, TN
• This job location is NOT currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add a new full time Interventional Cardiologist with interest in vascular to our team at our clinic at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital. 

Requirements

• BC/BE in Internal Medicine
• Fellowship trained in Interventional Cardiology
• Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation preferred
• Endovascular medicine certification preferred
• Completion of 50-100 vascular interpretations annually
• Outreach to other locations is required at least one day per week
• Working in a excellent team atmosphere with other IC physicians and APPs

About Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 

• With 541 licensed beds, this hospital provides adult specialty care to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky and Northern Alabama 
• Comprehensive stroke center - The largest adult cardiac surgery and most comprehensive structural heart program in the region 
• Saint Thomas and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery. 

About Nashville 

• Known as the nation’s health care capital - Home to more than 1.9 million people and more than 40,000 businesses 
• Nicknamed Music City USA, Nashville has the strongest concentration of the music industry in America. 
• The area has plentiful parks and recreation, professional sports, great shopping and livable neighborhoods and suburbs. 
• Ranked Top U.S. City for Job Seekers in 2020 by MoneyGeek. 

About Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners 

For nearly 20 years, Saint Thomas Medical Partners has provided primary and specialty care to the community spanning 45 counties in Middle Tennessee, and provides care to over 315,000 patients annually. One of the largest healthcare providers in the state, offering rewarding careers across 50 specialties in 16 hospital campuses and more than 250 sites of care through a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Our physician-led clinical teams include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants working together to provide seamless care among more than 2,000 affiliated providers. 

When you join Saint Thomas Medical Partners, you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

No additional preferences

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