EP Cardiologist

Job Description

Introduction to the Role and Practice:

Centra's Stroobants Cardiovascular Center is seeking an EP cardiologist to join its practice based in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia. Fellowship and BC/BE required. All experience levels welcome to apply! Expected to perform complex ablation procedures including VT and AF as well as all device implants. Lead extraction and epicardial ablation capabilities also desirable.

You Can Expect:

• Large, physician-lead, nationally recognized group of ambitious, board-certified cardiologists
• Recently developed a 'centers' approach to ensure subspecialized, attentive care for patients while maintaining a comprehensive continuum of care and promoting wellness through internal programs and tools. New providers encouraged to associate with one of the centers within first year.
• Centers include:
  • Rhythm Center
  • Vascular Center
  • Structural Heart Center (TAVR & Congenital)
  • Preventative Center (Weight management, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, etc.)
• Team of 33 current cardiologists, 5 of which are EP specialists
• Support from a team of 28 APPs (advanced practice providers), 5 of which work on the EP team
• Patient navigators both in hospital and in outpatient practice
• Rounding team in hospital
• Hospital integrated
• Clinical research team within practice
• Physician leadership roles within practice
• Cardiovascular specific physician liaison to establish new referrals
• Equipment/Setup:
  • CARTO mapping systems
  • St. Jude mapping system
  • Pulse Field Ablations
  • Cryo and RF ablations for AFib

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Up to $120k in student loan repayment
• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance
• Up to $7,500 CME allowance + 5 days for CME in addition to time off
• 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match at 3%
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, short and long term disability
• Malpractice coverage with tail

Lynchburg, VA (Pop. 85,000) offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing-from urban lofts to waterfront condos. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Sharp Top Mountain or the Appalachian Trail, biking Blackwater Creek or Percival's Island, and activities like boating, fishing, and camping. Families love local festivals, orchards, and the interactive Amazement Square Museum. Travel elsewhere is easy with the Amtrak train station located in downtown Lynchburg or the Lynchburg regional airport. The city also features top-tier arts at the Academy Center and minor league baseball with the Lynchburg Hillcats. Nearby, scenic Smith Mountain Lake offers even more recreation.

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers within Centra Health. Centra Health services a population of 600,000 community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Centra offers primary care and specialty services across Central and Southern Virginia-from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford. CMG includes family practices, specialists, and surgeons in fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and more.

CMG is also home to the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, a training program for future family physicians, many of whom hold academic appointments with institutions like UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University.

Responsibilities

• EP Schedule:
• 2-3 days per week performing procedures
• 2-3 days per week in the office
• EP Only Call 1:6

Qualifications

• Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training in Cardiac Electrophysiology
• MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board in physician's primary specialty. Must be board certified or in the process of certifying.