Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Job In Kansas City, Missouri
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant Physician
Description
Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant
Job Summary:
Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists are seeking a fellowship-trained heart failure cardiologist to join a large employed cardiology practice based in Kansas City.Qualified Candidates:
- Opportunity to lead and develop an advanced heart failure program for the HCA Midwest in Kansas City
- Board certified or board eligible in heart failure & cardiology
- Ideal candidate will be proficient in heart failure evidenced through completion of heart failure fellowship or 2+ years experience with clinical focus in heart failure
- Eligible for state licensure in the states of Kansas and Missouri
- Call rotation 1:4 or better
- Proficient in echocardiography including TEE
- Hybrid of a community/ academic practice, with teaching and clinical research opportunities
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Patients-first culture
- Competitive compensation with an incentive-based package
- Generous sign-on bonus and student loan repayment
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Time away from work combines paid time off, disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- CME time and dues allowances
- 401k with company matching
- Employee stock purchase plan
About HCA Midwest Health & Cardiovascular Service line Highlights:
- Our cardiovascular team consists of 4 cardiothoracic surgeons, 17 noninvasive clinical cardiologists, 13 interventional cardiologists, 9 electrophysiologists, and 40+ advanced practice providers
- Physician-led board/governance structure that directs the strategic direction of the service line
- ACGME accredited cardiology fellowship program started in 2022
- A full array of industry-leading, innovative clinical trials and authoring numerous peer-review publications
- Many of our physicians are internationally recognized cardiac thought leaders that believe heart care should be compassionate, responsive, and best in class
- HCA Midwest Health is Kansas City's largest network and recognized leader in healthcare, consisting of doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), urgent care clinics, outpatient centers, physician practices, and surgery centers.
- With over 2,000 providers representing 80+ medical specialties—we ensure that our patients’ needs are always met and that their expectations are continually exceeded. We are committed to the care and improvement of human lives.
The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people as well as home to corporate headquarter giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark, and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast—KC features four James Beard Award-winning chefs and about a dozen finalists. Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now.
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Research Medical Center provides quality healthcare services, giving patients access to highly trained physicians and advanced technology. The 590-bed hospital, located at 2316 East Meyer Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the region’s leading acute-care hospitals and provides free parking to patients and visitors.
The hospital offers a range of services to patients, including emergency care with a Level I Trauma Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and effective treatment for heart attack and sepsis. Other specialized programs include traumatic brain injury, TIA, Grossman Burn Center, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center of Excellence, oncology care in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, 24-hour obstetrics ER, Level III NICU, Transplant Institute, fertility program, Center for the Relief of Pain, orthopedics/sports medicine and much more.
In addition, patients can receive care for a wide range of medical specialties at the Brookside Campus and focused, compassionate mental health treatment at Research Psychiatric Center.