Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist

Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00

Summary

Interested candidates should have experience and expertise with all types of diagnostic and catheter-based cardiovascular interventions. This is a full-time position. Clinical responsibilities will be primarily in the cardiac catheterization lab with additional inpatient and outpatient activities. The physician is expected to deliver the highest quality pediatric interventional cardiology services to patients and their families.

Job Description

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights

• Part of a full-scope pediatric cardiology program
• Roughly ~200 congenital cardiac interventions performed per year
• Collegial team of providers as well as CVL and clinic staff

Responsibilities

Inpatient

• Perform and interpret pediatric and adult congenital cardiac catheterizations and interventions
• Consult on ED, NICU and PICU patients at Presbyterian hospitals
• Assist pediatric cardiology, electrophysiology, adult congenital, and pediatric heart surgery colleagues with the management of service and inpatient consults
• Assist in post-operative cardiology patient management
• Read pediatric and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) echos, ECGs and holters

Outpatient

• Prepare for upcoming clinics by determining prior testing required for each patient
• Provide patient management for all patients scheduled for clinic
• Provide interpretation/billing for ECGs, holters, echos, event monitors for patient panel
• Communicate plan with referring providers
• Provide the same services for assigned outreach clinics
• Return parent calls and refill authorizations for patient panel
• Create referral letters and denial of authorization petitions for patient panel
• Prepare patient presentations for surgical conference and M&M conferences
• Supervise treadmills and stress tests for patient panel
• Participate in maintenance of ICAEL certification, staff/nursing education, and quality improvement projects

Call Coverage

• Be available via phone at all times while on call
• Respond to patient/parent and provider calls. Appropriately notify primary cardiologist for patient management decisions made overnight/weekend
• Provide prompt performance of urgent/STAT echos
• Provide prompt interpretations of any outside echocardiograms or ECGs
• Manage urgent notifications of holter/event monitor/lab results
• Round on inpatients on service over the weekends/holidays

Competencies

• Perform and interpret pediatric and adult congenital heart catheterizations
• Perform transcatheter valve replacement, ASD/VSD device closures, and other interventions
• Interpret TTE, ECGs, Holter, and treadmill tests

Additional Job Description

MD/DO Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

Learn more about our employee benefits

Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:

• Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
• Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
• All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel - safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

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• Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
• Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.
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