Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Heart Failure Cardiologist - St. George, UT

When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

Job Description

• As a Cardiology Physician, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.
• Join an established heart failure team comprised of an advanced heart failure cardiologist, APPs, and nurses.
• The team is part of the larger Southwest Cardiology group comprised of a growing team of invasive, interventional, EP, advanced imaging, and structural heart specialists, as well as a robust cardiothoracic surgery program.
• The group is also connected to the heart transplant and LVAD center in Salt Lake City.
• The advanced heart failure practice is supported with advanced imaging modalities including cardiac PET-CT, Pyrophosphate scintigraphy, and cardiac MRI.
• This medical facility is a referral center for trauma and emergency services and houses medical surgical units, a 32-bed ICU, a 50-bed emergency department, and fifteen operating rooms.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Heart Failure.
• Unrestricted Utah MD or DO license or the ability to obtain an unrestricted license.
• U.S. ACGME Residency.
• J1 Visa candidates welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Intermountain Health offers a generous base salary of $718,000.
• There are also bonus opportunities of up to $100,000 starting in year 2.
• Additionally, we are offering a $25,000 starting bonus.
• Relocation of up to $20,000 is available if applicable.
• We provide our caregivers a generous benefits package including paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.

Community Overview

The city of St. George has a population of 99,958 and the county has 191,226. The area has recently experienced major population growth, and the trend is expected to continue. It is known for its breathtaking scenery and is the gateway to the nation's largest concentration of national parks. Recreational activities for the entire family include boating, camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, and mountain biking. There is a moderate four-season climate, and during winter months residents can ski in the morning and play golf in nearby communities in the afternoon. Overall, you will find sunshine 300 days out of the year. Educational opportunities are available through Utah Tech University (UT) and Southern Utah University (SUU). Summer activities include the Utah Summer Games and the Utah Shakespearean Festival, recipient of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Southern Utah is near Las Vegas, NV (1.5 hrs.) and Salt Lake City, UT (4 hrs.).