Take the Lead in Cardiac Imaging: Oklahoma Heart Institute

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking a dedicated, board-certified or board-eligible Advanced Cardiac Imager who is passionate about joining our extensive structural heart program. Become a vital part of our skilled Heart Team, committed to excellence in structural heart imaging at our multidisciplinary structural heart center.

Position Highlights:

• Emphasis on structural heart and interventional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), including both intra-procedural and pre-procedure assessments.
• Flexible weekly schedule may include:
  • TEE for 2 days per week
  • Clinic duties for 2 days per week
  • Additional days for CT, MRI, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) readings as needed, 1-2 days per week
• Opportunities for interpreting structural heart CT scans.
• Potential for cardiac MRI interpretation.
• Engagement in a multidisciplinary Valve Clinic/Conference.
• Our structural heart program provides all commercially available transcatheter therapies for aortic, mitral, and tricuspid conditions (including TAVR, M-TEER, TMVR, T-TEER, TTVR). We are recognized as the most comprehensive and established structural heart program in the state and region, being the first to offer all structural heart therapies.
• Involvement in various significant clinical trials focused on structural heart and interventional heart failure, with potential for future leadership roles.
• Our team consists of 41 cardiologists, 62 advanced practice providers, 3 cardiothoracic surgeons, and 3 vascular surgeons, with ongoing growth.
• A busy advanced heart failure program that offers all forms of mechanical circulatory support (MCS), including Impella, ECMO, and LVAD therapies.
• Dedicated support from 2 advanced practice providers and 3 nursing staff for the Structural Heart service line.
• Combination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
• Call responsibilities: Yes, unrestricted.
• Smart Technology: Enhance patient care without extending your workday. Our providers utilize Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to streamline documentation, lessen administrative tasks, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding, leading to a better work-life balance and increased revenue.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a fellowship in cardiology with a focus on advanced cardiac imaging, including structural heart imaging and interventional TEE.
• Board certification or eligibility in cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiac CT.
• We encourage both experienced and graduating cardiac imagers to apply!

Recruitment & Benefits Package:

We value your expertise and offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Base salary plus wRVU production incentives.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Medical debt assistance along with consultative services from Navigate Student Loans.
• Relocation assistance.
• Residency stipend.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Health benefits and retirement plan.
• Support for marketing and practice growth.

We provide O-1 and J-1 waiver support through State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, and HHS based on location and specialty.

About Us:

As part of a larger healthcare system, our organization is recognized as the largest and most advanced cardiology group in the region, dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. We combine the expertise of nationally acclaimed cardiovascular specialists with cutting-edge technology and personalized patient care. Our commitment to groundbreaking research and innovative procedures has established us as one of the leading tertiary cardiovascular care programs in the nation. Our management and leadership team fosters a physician-friendly environment that emphasizes results.

The Structural Heart and Valve clinic operates in a collegial, multidisciplinary manner, promoting strong collaboration among structural interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, and cardiac imaging. Patients often receive evaluations from both structural interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery on the same day, with imaging also frequently conducted concurrently, ensuring a streamlined service for our patients. We receive referrals from various locations around Tulsa, including a significant number from neighboring cities and states, addressing a wide range of valve issues from straightforward cases to complex conditions.

Our large community hospital, with approximately 800 beds, serves as a tertiary care center, offering all cardiology and subspecialty services, except for heart transplantation. The collaborative culture extends beyond cardiology, encompassing all subspecialty services within the hospital.

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