Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist Opportunity at Lexington Health - South Carolina
Job Description
Our organization is on the lookout for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Advanced Heart Failure Specialist to become part of one of South Carolina's most esteemed cardiovascular programs. Our dedicated team of 21 cardiologists specializes in general, interventional, and structural cardiology, as well as heart failure, imaging, and electrophysiology services. We encourage subspecialists to apply.
The Heart and Vascular Center is a collaborative group that encompasses cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.
Annual Achievements of Our Team:
4,000 catheterizations
1,000 percutaneous coronary interventions
900 implantable cardiac devices
400 structural heart procedures, including 200 valve procedures and 220 left atrial appendage occlusions (LAAO)
200 transcatheter aortic valve replacements
550 ablations
2,000 outpatient CT coronary angiograms
24,000 outpatient echovascular studies
Position Overview:
Average of 21 days of call per year (including nights and weekends)
Access to Cardiac, Vascular, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers
Support from dedicated Echovascular and Nuclear Medicine Technologists
A highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) clinical support team
3-Star Cardiac Surgery program
Comprehensive Vascular Surgery services
Minimally invasive limb salvage and thoracic surgeries
Participation in ongoing clinical trials
Patient support groups, educational classes, and resources
Our organization is proud to be the first hospital in South Carolina to earn the HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology. Our cardiologists lead an ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center of Excellence and have received the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. As the premier heart program in the region, we combine advanced medical practices and cutting-edge technology with compassionate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
We are equipped with four catheterization suites to facilitate complex diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures. Our facilities also feature an advanced O-arm Surgical Imaging System and an on-site vascular lab for efficient results.
We are dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Competitive Benefits Starting Day ONE:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement and Savings Plans
24/7 Live Epic EMR Support from our on-site team
Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus
Annual CME Allowance
Occurrence-based Malpractice Insurance
Life, Accidental, and Critical Illness Insurance
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Daycare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
529 College Savings Plans
Adoption Assistance
Dependent Life Insurance
On-site Child Care Center
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
Health Directions Gym Membership
Employee Discounts and Services
About Our Organization:
We are a comprehensive healthcare network that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, and over 9,000 healthcare professionals, along with a 607-bed teaching hospital located in West Columbia, South Carolina. Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we were the first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as the best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, we deliver over 4,000 babies annually, perform more than 34,000 surgeries each year, and stand as the region's third-largest employer.
Our organization also features an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Our postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Community Highlights:
Situated in the heart of South Carolina, Columbia offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. With a vibrant food and drink scene, shopping, festivals, and family-friendly attractions, Columbia has something for everyone. Nestled along the Congaree River, the city provides a variety of outdoor recreational activities, a premier international art museum, an award-winning children's museum, a zoo, and Division 1 sports, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.
To discover more about our organization and the services we provide, please visit lexhealth.com. For information regarding provider opportunities, benefits, and our community, check out our provider recruitment site at lmcphysicians.com.
