Founding Cardiology Fellowship Director at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group, the largest and most respected physician-led medical group in the Tampa Bay area, invites a board-certified cardiologist to serve as the Founding Fellowship Director for our exciting new Cardiology Fellowship Program. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-volume, well-established and growing cardiology practice based at St. Joseph's Hospital located in Tampa, Florida .


The Fellowship Director provides overall leadership and oversight for the planning, organization, execution, and administration of the program. This role is responsible for setting the strategic vision of the program and ensuring excellence in its standards, quality, and national reputation. The Fellowship Director collaborates closely with physician practices and hospital clinical services to integrate fellowship training in a way that enhances value, quality of care, and the environment for professional practice and medical education. Additionally, the Fellowship Director leads initiatives to advance fellowship education and ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements.

Program Highlights

• Brand-new Cardiology Fellowship Program with the opportunity to shape its vision, culture, and curriculum from inception
• Strong institutional and physician-led support within a respected, integrated health system
• Robust clinical volume with diverse pathology across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings
• Commitment to excellence in education, quality improvement, and patient-centered cardiovascular care
• Built with accreditation standards and long-term program growth in mind

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in an excellent group practice within BayCare Medical Group Cardiology seeing patients with a broad range of cardiac conditions.
• Opportunities and support for clinical trials and clinical research.
• Opportunities to develop subspecialty or focused practice interests within the health system.

St. Joseph's Hospital is one of the nation's Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals as recognized by IBM Watson Health®. The St. Joseph's Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute offers the latest technologies for open-heart and structural heart procedures. Advanced and minimally invasive procedures include complex valve and coronary bypass surgery, TAVR, MitraClip, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, vascular surgery, targeted hypothermia ablation of advancedatrial fibrillation (AFib) and complex arrhythmia, as well as a complete suite of offerings to manage implantable cardiac devices. Each year, over 500 open-heart surgeries, 600 interventional procedures, 900 diagnostic services and 11,500 diagnostic tests are performed as our nationally renowned heart program continues to grow.

Tampa is a thriving, coastal city located on Florida's Gulf Coast, known for its sunshine, diversity, and vibrant lifestyle. As one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., Tampa offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Eligible for medical licensure in Florida.
• Must have at least three (3) years of documented educational and / or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency OR cardiovascular disease fellowship.
• Proven ability to balance administrative leadership with hands-on teaching and clinical care
• Board certification in Cardiology
• Non-Invasive or Invasive and Clinical Cardiology expertise
• 5 or more years of experience working in cardiovascular medicine preferred

Company Overview

Benefits :

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare:

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care - a commitment that's reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year . This year, we're especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list , as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award .

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.