Physician, Cardiology EP

Details

• Specialty: Cardiology
• Subspecialty Interest: Electrophysiology
• Schedule: FT (230 working days/year)
• Call Schedule: As mutually arranged with other members of the group
• Practice Detail: 4 Physicians (1 EP) with APP support
• EMR System: Cerner/athena
• Facility: Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
• Location: Destin, FL
• Visa Eligibility: not eligible

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

• Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.

Responsibilites

Ascension Sacred Heart is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Destin, Florida.

Position Highlights:

• Function as a single EP provider for the Destin hospital, with support from our EP team in Pensacola
• Collegial group of cardiologists including general, invasive and interventional specialists
• Work with a group who focuses on high quality outcomes and service
• Assume an established patient panel from our departing EP provider

Sacred Heart is affiliated with Ascension Health, the largest non-profit health system in the nation.

• Excellent compensation and benefits package
• Relocation and recruitment bonuses available
• Malpractice with pre-paid tail coverage
• Joint Commission Certified
• Customer satisfaction rating in the top quartile in the nation

Benefits of Destin, Florida

• Pristine White Beaches, Emerald Gulf Waters, Nature Preserves
• No State Income Tax
• Rapidly growing community
• Driving distance to Orlando, New Orleans, and Atlanta

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.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

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.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women’s health, orthopedics and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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