Ascension St Vincent's is looking for a full-time BC/BE Cardiovascular/Thoracic 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.

Licensure/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 credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Details 

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Thoracic 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
• Visa Eligibility: No