IC + Cardiac ASC opp in Texas city named #2 fastest growing midsized economy
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Cardiology-Interventional
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location 79106, Texas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/07/24

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, celebrating 100 years of service, is a 495-bed acute care and teaching hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Recently named a 2023-24 High Performing Hospital for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Stroke by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital is recruiting a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist to join our exceptional cardiovascular team.

Discover Amarillo here and Check out our city to see what makes Amarillo a wonderful place to call home!

Opportunity highlights:

  • BC/BE in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease required
  • Join our collegial team of 3 cardiologists including one EP
  • Newly renovated cardiology clinic with full range of in-office imaging and diagnostic testing
  • Position includes some general cardiology
  • Perform full range of interventions including complex PCI in hospital
  • Shared cardiology call covering one hospital
  • Service area of over 500,000 encompassing Texas Panhandle and border states
  • Marketing and practice growth assistance
  • High demand area for cardiovascular services

The Heart Hospital at NWTHS

  • The only dedicated specialty heart hospital in the NW Texas and Panhandle region
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
  • 58 private rooms in beautiful, modern setting promoting healing
  • Features 3 cath labs and an EP lab with newly upgraded mapping system
  • Advanced technologies include the WATCHMAN Implant, The Micra™ TPS, and the LifeVest®
  • Also offer the Medtronic Arctic Front™ System for Cryoblation
  • Performed the first robotic-assisted PCI in Texas using the Corindus CorPath® System
  • Features the Rhythm of Life, a certified Cardiac Rehab Center
  • Hospital has dedicated in-house Cardiothoracic surgery and Vascular surgery

Financial package:

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Productivity incentive
  • Equity opportunity in new cardiac ASC
  • Commencement bonus and Relocation assistance
  • Robust benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
  • PTO, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount)
  • Generous CME reimbursement
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform state

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children’s services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle and certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its ED each year. NWTHS features a Children’s Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and Surgical services in robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and ortho trauma. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest hospital and healthcare management companies.

In Amarillo, Texas, you can

  • Experience a place where big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersect with a modern, vibrant economy
  • Grow and thrive in the #2 fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S.
  • Live at 3,671 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons
  • Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of 250,000
  • Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic
  • Practice medicine in a business and physician-friendly state and community
  • Maximize your dollar with lower house prices and living costs than other Texas cities
  • Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipient of National Blue Ribbon awards
  • Hike, bike or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America
  • Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith
  • Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet company, an opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz
  • Entertain the whole family with an outing to our historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park and team
  • Hit the slopes for world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a 5-hour drive away
  • Jet out for quick get-aways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las Vegas

If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:

Nathan Arnett

NWTHS Physician Recruiter

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