Cardiology - Noninvasive Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified General Cardiologist or Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist to join our cardiovascular practice in Rapid City, SD.

Details:

• Ideal candidate would provide patient-centered, high-quality cardiovascular care in both the inpatient and the outpatient settings
• Duties include outpatient cardiology consultation, inpatient cardiology consultation with generous hospitalist/intensivist support, interpretation of transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, nuclear stress tests, and stress echos
• Advanced cardiac imaging skills, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, PET/CT, and vascular duplex interpretation, would be desirable but are not required.
• Duties are divided equally amongst the Cardiologists, including call
• All night call is home call
• In-house nocturnal APP support for night call coverage
• Approximate weeknight call coverage is 1 in 6 with week-long inpatient rotation approximately 1 in 6 weeks
• Alternating 2-physician day-call/rounds coverage during inpatient rotation with robust inpatient APP support
• Dedicated read days for interpreting inpatient and outpatient cardiac studies
• No clinic while on inpatient rotation
• Maximum expected daily clinic volume is 16 patients per day
• You will be joining the area's largest group of cardiovascular specialists:
  • 6 Non-Interventional Cardiologists
  • 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • 1 Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist
  • 5 Interventional Cardiologists
  • 1 Electrophysiologist
  • Highly experienced and dedicated team of over 25 dedicated advanced practitioners to assist with both inpatient and outpatient management of patients, including nocturnal inpatient support
• Serves a five-state region with a catchment area of 428,000
• Newly constructed 4-story facility
• Expansive outreach program to surrounding communities with 7 established outreach sites
• Comprehensive cardiovascular services lines that include interventional, structural, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, vascular medicine, vascular, thoracic and cardiothoracic surgery.
• Dedicated Structural heart program offering transcatheter aortic valve replacement, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO/ASD closure, MitraClip, TriClip, and transcatheter mitral valve implantation
• Annual volumes:
  • 500+ Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
  • 3,200+ Cath Lab Procedures
    • Including 220 Structural Heart Interventions
  • 11,000+ EP Lab Procedures
    • 600+ Ablation
• 2 fully functional hybrid suits, 2 dedicated Cath labs, 2 EP labs, vascular hybrid OR (in construction)
• Comprehensive Cardiovascular Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Program with active registry participation.
• Active and robust cardiovascular clinical research program with opportunities for involvement in 40-50 cardiovascular research studies at any given time. The program has successfully participated in over 300 trials to date. Our site consistently ranks in the top 10% for enrollment and performance metrics.

• Two-year income base salary guarantee of $625k annually
• Quarterly productivity bonus opportunity
• Full production opportunity from day one (no partnership track)
• Generous and flexible time off
• Paid CME, licensure, and malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Relocation and moving allowance
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans including 403(b) with some company matching and company funded 457(b)
• Personal office with dedicated nurse and APP for clinical support
• No state income tax

The Community:

Living in Rapid City offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure, nestled at the gateway to the stunning Black Hills. With a vibrant arts scene, historic downtown, and easy access to national parks like Mount Rushmore and Badlands, it s ideal for those who crave culture and nature in equal measure. The city boasts a strong sense of community, low crime rates, and no state income tax making it both welcoming and financially appealing. Plus, while it maintains a relaxed small-city vibe, you're just a half-day s drive from major metros like Denver or Minneapolis, offering the best of both worlds.