Structural Heart Imaging, Director of Adult Echo - Charlotte, NC. Job in Charlotte Move Collect[...]

Location Atrium Health Medical Group 1237 Harding Pl Charlotte, North Carolina Care Delivery Brand Atrium Health Description & Requirements Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is Atrium Health’s flagship academic medical center in Charlotte and the quaternary referral hub for Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. CMC is an 874‑bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital providing the highest level of heart and vascular care across the Carolinas and serving as the destination for complex, high‑acuity cardiovascular patients. A major new 12‑story advanced care facility is scheduled to open in spring 2027. This flagship project, which broke ground in July 2023, will feature 448 patient rooms, 38 operating rooms, 16 procedure rooms, and a new emergency department. CMC is the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and is a transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center teaching hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians across 15 specialties, and serves as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Heart and vascular services at CMC include comprehensive electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. The hospital is home to the region’s only heart transplant program and pediatric heart surgery program, making it a critical site for complex adult and congenital cardiac care. About Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute One of the Southeast’s largest cardiac and vascular programs More than 140 physicians across 25+ locations in North and South Carolina Over 50 years of experience providing comprehensive acute and chronic cardiovascular services Home to the region’s only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program Access to the latest clinical trials, IRCAD NA experiential learning, and the Wake Forest School of Medicine Charlotte campus Highlights About Structural Heart Imaging Team Four dedicated intraprocedural imagers and two experienced clinic‑based physicians embedded within our multidisciplinary valve clinic. High volume structural heart program with annual volumes exceeding 450 TAVR procedures, 70+ mitral interventions, 20+ tricuspid interventions, and 300+ left atrial appendage occlusion cases. Active involvement in major clinical trials evaluating structural heart therapies, with robust opportunities for imaging focused research in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI. Equipment Newest Philips echo equipment, Siemens Alpha Photon CT scanner, and Siemens 3T and 1.5T cardiac MRIs Call & Weekend Coverage Nine weekends per year (Saturday/Sunday) Weeknight calls – approximately 2‑3 per month Typical Weekly Schedule 2‑3 imaging days (includes 1 day in OR) 1‑2 clinic days (cardiology clinic plus participation in valve center clinic) Protected administrative time for directorship responsibilities Training and/or Experience Required BE/BC in Cardiovascular Disease BE/BC Echo (Level III required) BE/BC Cardiac CT and/or BE/BC Cardiac MRI Minimum of 3 years practice experience post‑fellowship required Advanced training in intraprocedural echocardiography (via an advanced imaging fellowship or > 2 years’ experience performing transcatheter mitral/tricuspid valve interventions and left atrial appendage occlusion procedures) Experienced in the pre‑ and peri‑operative care of patients with valvular heart disease Committed to active participation in a multi‑disciplinary heart team, synthesizing and presenting multi‑modality imaging data Seeking an academically focused clinical opportunity utilizing the latest cutting‑edge technology and engaged in clinical research. Benefits Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support Educational assistance and professional development programs Paid medical liability insurance Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances Relocation assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr Broughton Group