Cardiology Job In Rocky Mount, Virginia
Employed General Cardiology Opportunity with Carilion Clinic – Rocky Mount, VA
Carilion Clinic is searching for an enthusiastic general Cardiologist to practice in Rocky Mount, VA. The cardiology practice is located within Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, a 37 bed facility, and works closely with two well-established primary care practices which together include 7 physicians and 3 nurse practitioners. The successful applicant will be supported by a large academic cardiology practice at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital a 703-bed acute-care academic medical center approximately 30 minutes from Rocky Mount. The successful applicant would help support a Carilion-employed general cardiologist in nearby Martinsville VA during vacation and other times away, and the cardiologist in Martinsville would reciprocate this support. Required qualifications include board certification or eligibility in cardiovascular disease and echo and nuclear skills. Pacemaker experience is a plus and we would also consider an invasive, non-interventional trained cardiologist.
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital is a regional healthcare facility offering diagnostic, medical and surgical services in a customer friendly atmosphere. The hospital has an Emergency Room that is home to Lifeguard11, Carilion Clinic’s Emergency Air Medical Transport which primarily serves the Franklin County community to include Smith Mountain Lake. The Franklin Memorial Medical Staff a broad spectrum of both medical and surgical specialties locally.
Services available at CFMH
- Stress testing - treadmill, nuclear (SPECT) and stress echo
- Echocardiography (2D/3D TEE and TTE)
- Nuclear studies
- Cardioversions
- Holter and event monitoring
- Pacemaker (temporary and permanent)
- Cardiac Rehab
- Vascular ultrasound
- EMR – Epic
Rocky Mount, a town of 5,000, is situated in Franklin County, with a population of approximately 56,000 and is a bedroom community to Roanoke which is located 25 miles north. The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and 22,000-acre 500-mile shoreline Smith Mountain Lake are both conveniently located an equidistance of 25 miles west and east from Rocky Mount, offering an outdoor paradise of hiking, biking, boating, sailing, and superb fishing. Rocky Mount provides easy access to airport travel and features a hometown community with great music and restaurants, safe neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and low cost of living. You can live peacefully in a small-town setting in the shadow of the Blue Ridge. All the services and amenities of a metropolitan area are nearby. Rocky Mount is an ideal setting to live, work, play, and to raise a family!
Carilion Clinic offers a competitive salary with incentive tied to productivity and quality criteria along with a fully comprehensive benefits package including:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Sign on Bonus
- Paid malpractice and tail insurance
- Healthcare and Dental Insurance
- Retirement benefits to include 403(b) and 457(b) options along with a fully funded pension plan
- 4 Weeks of Vacation, 2 Weeks of CME
- Relocation Allowance
Carilion Clinic, a community-based, integrated health system is an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. We are the largest not-for-profit integrated health system with seven hospitals, 220+ physician practice locations, and 25 GME programs. This network of 750+ multi-specialty physicians in over 70 specialties offers Carilion physicians faster access to patient information and history with a sophisticated, fully integrated electronic medical record system (EPIC) and excellent access to sub-specialty consultation. Our mission driven organization is built on progress and academic partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for the continued development of a strong clinical practice, resident and medical student education, and research. The Section of Cardiology has fellowships in general, interventional and structural cardiology.
New graduates and experienced cardiologists are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Franklin County, VA, is an area carved from mountainous terrain with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Franklin County is the largest county in Virginia by area, consisting of 692 sq miles of land & 9.5 sq miles of water. Three-fourths of the county is level to rolling land. Nature's beauty and natural resources attracted the first settlers in the mid 1700s. European immigrants joined Native Americans and African Americans to create a cultural melting pot. Franklin County still offers a rich combination of rural character, old-world charm and southern hospitality. It is a place where small towns coexist with neighboring cities, and folk artistry blends comfortably with urban amenities.
Located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital has been an integral part of the local community since opening its doors in 1952. As a full affiliate of Carilion Health System, CFMH is able to provide technologically advanced care and services, yet remains a not-for-profit, community-owned facility governed by its local board. There are 260 full-time and part-time employees. For fiscal year 2004, there were 2,343 admissions, which is a 7.5% increase over fiscal year 2003. Average length of stay is 3.44. Recent facility upgrades include construction of a 3-story MOB, renovation and expansion of ER and outpatient surgical suite, relocation and enhancement of physical rehab department, and expanded specialty clinic area. CFMH is dedicated to providing quality care with a personal touch. Staff consistently score above the national average in patient satisfaction surveys regarding staff attitude, understanding and teamwork. State-of-the-art medical advances such as bar-coding technology for medication administration, computerized medical records, and wireless connectivity throughout the facility have been implemented. The Franklin County physician community has increased with the addition of a new internal medicine practice in the rapidly-growing portion of Franklin County bordering Smith Mountain Lake, a year-round resort area. Three new general internists have been recruited, and recruitment is ongoing to meet the needs of the community resulting from the current population growth. As part of the local community, the staff of CFMH is involved with community education and health fairs, and takes to heart the hospital's mission to "...provide access to the full spectrum of quality healthcare and related services, improve health status, and promote healthy lifestyles in the community served."