Interventional Cardiology Opening in Paducah, KY
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology-Interventional
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/22/24
**Position: Interventional Cardiologist**
- **Location:** Paducah, KY - Nashville 135m
- *Full-time, permanent position
**About the Role:**
Join a 13-member cardiology and cardiovascular surgical group at a regional leader in cardiovascular care. Lourdes Hospital provides advanced interventional cardiology services, including TAVR, Mitral Clip, and other innovative procedures. The role includes outpatient clinic time, consultative services at community hospitals, and the opportunity to conduct patient visits in outreach clinics. Call schedule is 1:4. EMR is EPIC, with the ambulatory clinic connected to the hospital.
**Facility Highlights:**
- Market leader in coronary interventions
- Comprehensive Cardiovascular Institute including cardiac rehabilitation, echo/stress lab, and cath labs
- 3 Cath Labs with approximately 5,700 procedures annually
- Hybrid ORs
- Physicians perform an average of 20 PCIs per month
- Access to advanced technology such as Impella, IVUS, FFR, ICE, and CardioMEMS
**Qualifications:**
- **Board Eligible/Board Certified** in Interventional Cardiology
- **Kentucky Medical License** (or eligibility to obtain)
**Compensation Package Includes:**
- 2-Year Income Guarantee with Excellent Income Potential
- Enhanced Benefits Package
- Significant Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Fellowship Stipend
- Paid CME, Relocation Assistance, and Sign-On Bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Medical Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
**Hospital at a Glance:**
- Integrated health system with a 45-acre main campus
- 379 licensed beds
- Twin hybrid operating roomsthe only ones in Kentucky
- Specialty services including Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Womens Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, and more
**Overview:**
- Nearly 150 providers and 275 medical and advanced practice staff across 35 specialties
- 25 practice locations, including 8 primary care locations
- 370,000 annual visits, with a service area of 460,000 residents
**Community Highlights:**
- Trendy downtown with restaurants, shops, and a farmer's market
- Access to state parks, large lakes, and extensive outdoor activities
- $44 million Performing Arts Center and Broadway shows
- Nationally recognized artist district
- Easy drives to Nashville (2 hours) and St. Louis (2.5 hours)
- Jet service from Paducah to Charlotte