Physician - Cardiovascular Surgeon

Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
• Schedule: Full time(plus rotation of weekend call)
• Call Schedule: rotation 1:3
• Practice Detail: 3 physician practice
• EMR System: Cerner/athena
• Facility: Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
• Location: Jacksonville, FL

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

BenefitsPaid 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

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short?Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

ResponsibilitiesAscension St Vincent's is looking for a full?time BC/BE Cardiovascular surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

 

Position Highlights:

 

Primary Heart Center for the community and joining a group of 33 board certified cardiologists practicing among 6 office locations with additional outreach clinics

Services inclusive of interventional cardiology, peripheral, vascular, and electrophysiology

Highest volume structural heart program in the region inclusive of the following

TAVR

TMVR

Watchman

Mitraclip

Leaders in cardiovascular innovation & extensive research

Largest EP practice in the region with the highest atrial fibrillation ablation volume

Live and work on the beautiful Atlantic Coast of Florida

Will consider new fellows

 

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. Acts 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.Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. 

 

About Jacksonville, FL

• Jacksonville is a rapidly growing metropolitan area with approximately 950,000 residents, not including surrounding counties.
• Jacksonville sits on the beautiful St. Johns River in the city center with the Atlantic Ocean a short drive away.
• With over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, it boasts a mild climate, reasonable cost of living, professional sports teams, international airport, and a solid growing economy.
• The city is alive with diverse cultural experiences, including distinctive museums, world?class tennis, and excellent golf courses.
• Florida has no state income tax.

About Ascension Medical Group

• When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), 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.
• With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States.
• Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

RequirementsLicensure/Certification/Registration:

• 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.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences#HeC

Why Join Our TeamAscension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest?growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

 

Ascension is a leading non?profit, faith?based national health system made up of over 134,000 associat