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Structural Heart Imager / Non-Invasive Cardiologist
Southcoast Health is seeking a Structural Heart Imager/Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Center. This opportunity is ideal for a cardiologist with advanced echocardiography training and a strong interest in structural heart imaging and transcatheter therapies.
The Heart & Vascular Center consists of 26 cardiologists, 24 advanced practice providers, a dedicated structural heart imaging team, and a comprehensive heart team approach with strong mentorship and collaborative support.
The successful candidate will participate in a high-volume, advanced structural heart program while enjoying a balanced practice environment and exceptional quality of life.
Learn more: Southcoast Heart & Vascular Center
We are seeking a physician with advanced cardiac imaging training, expertise in procedural echocardiography, and experience with mitral valve imaging, tricuspid valve imaging, edge-to-edge repair procedures, and transcatheter valve replacement therapies. Southcoast currently has an established structural heart imaging team, and ongoing mentorship is available for candidates seeking additional procedural experience.
Southcoast Health operates one of the premier structural heart programs in New England. Recognition includes a 3-star STS/ACC TAVR Rating, one of the first programs in New England to receive ACC Transcatheter Heart Valve Certification, and annual volumes of approximately 300 TAVR procedures, more than 200 LAAO procedures, and more than 50 TEER procedures.
Additional structural procedures include transcatheter mitral valve replacement, transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, PFO closures, ASD closures, PDA closures, paravalvular leak closures, and alcohol septal ablation. Facilities include two state-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms and integrated advanced imaging systems.
Southcoast Health is the busiest STEMI center in the region with more than 2,000 diagnostic catheterizations and more than 800 coronary interventions annually. Advanced interventional capabilities include high-risk PCI, Impella-supported procedures, laser atherectomy, and shockwave therapy.
Participation in multiple clinical trials, medical student teaching opportunities, and APP student rotations are available. Prior research involvement includes the Amulet Trial and CHAMPION AF.
Position highlights include protected imaging compensation for structural heart procedures and screening studies, a dedicated structural heart procedural imaging role, strong mentorship, participation in clinical research, clinical practice based at Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular Center and Charlton Memorial Hospital, an outpatient office located just ½ mile from the hospital, shared call responsibilities, excellent work-life balance, and teaching opportunities with medical and APP students.
Candidates should possess COCATS Level III training in Echocardiography, structural heart procedural TEE experience, an MD or DO degree, completion of accredited residency and cardiology fellowship training, board certification or board eligibility in cardiology, active medical license and DEA registration, and strong clinical, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
Southcoast Health offers a highly competitive employed physician package including a competitive base salary, RVU productivity incentive, quality bonus incentive, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, 41 days PTO annually, 6% retirement match after 2 years, CME allowance and paid CME time, malpractice coverage with $2 million/$6 million limits, no buy-in, no overhead expenses, loan forgiveness opportunities through nonprofit status, strong administrative support, and a physician-led culture.
Southcoast Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in New England, serving more than 135,000 patients across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Highlights include being ranked among the region's top healthcare systems by U.S. News & World Report, a Level II Trauma Center, nationally recognized heart programs, highly regarded maternity and bariatric services, IDSA Antimicrobial Center of Excellence, and recognition from Newsweek, CHIME, U.S. News & World Report, and SouthCoast Today.
Enjoy a coastal New England lifestyle with beautiful waterfront communities, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and easy access to Providence, RI, Boston, MA, and Cape Cod.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to Holly Lestage, Manager, Provider Recruitment, at or . Please include your relevant clinical experience, imaging interests, and reasons for pursuing this opportunity with Southcoast Health.
Southcoast Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Worksite address
middletown, RI, 02842, US
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