Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Job In Largo, Florida
Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist Opportunity in Largo Fl
Description
Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant
Cardiology Interventional
Job Summary:
The Heart Transplant Program at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its employed practice.HCA FL Largo Hospital, located in the Clearwater-Tampa Bay Area, has 455 licensed beds and is the regional referral center for advanced heart failure, VAD, heart transplantation, and ECMO care. In 2023, the Program performed 29 heart transplants.
Qualified Candidates:
- Must be board-eligible or certified
- Must hold or be able to obtain an active Florida Medical License before start
- Strong communication and team-building skills
- Manage heart failure patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes the preoperative evaluation of cardiac transplant and LVAD patients.
- Manage patients on a rotational basis through the inpatient phase post-transplant and post-VAD.
- Participate in the management of post-transplant and VAD patients
- Preference for, not a necessity, candidates who have experience in the catheterization lab for right heart catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and more
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- No state income tax
- 455-bed statutory teaching hospital serving Pinellas County from three campuses
- Offers several specialty services including Cardiovascular Services with Advanced Heart Failure Care (Left Ventricular Assist Device, Heart Transplant), Kidney and Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary Care (kidney, liver, and gall bladder), Breast Institute, Orthopedic/Total Joint Care, Spine, and Neurologic Care, Robotic Surgery, and Wound Care Services with Hyperbaric Medicine
- The Graduate Medical Education Department offers 10 residency and fellowship programs that are accredited through ACGME
- The hospital is the West Coast Academic Center for NOVA Southeastern University and is affiliated with the USF Morsani College of Medicine
- One of only 2 heart transplant centers on the West Coast of Florida
- HCA FL Largo Hospital is part of the HCA West Florida Division consisting of 15 hospitals and therefore has access to a large geographic area along the west coast of Florida.
Today, Largo is a community of more than 70,000 residents and continues to grow through voluntary annexation. Over the last 10 years, the City has developed such landmark projects as Largo Central Park and the Largo Cultural Center. Downtown redevelopment is currently underway, and plans are in place to open a new, 93,000 square-foot library in 2005. From the days of its pioneer roots to today, Largo remains your City of Progress.
Largo Medical Center is a hospital located in mid-Pinellas County on the west coast of Florida. They provide comprehensive diagnostic, medical, surgical, emergency and rehabilitation services for people of all ages, and their specialty programs include the Largo Heart Institute, Pain Treatment Center, Diabetes Education Center, an accredited Cancer Program and Women's Services. Thanks to an outstanding medical staff and dedicated employees, Largo Medical Center has earned a national reputation for quality.
- 455-bed statutory teaching hospital serving Pinellas County from three campuses.
- Offers a number of specialty services including Breast Institute, Cardiovascular Services with Advanced Heart Failure Care (Left Ventricular Assist Device, Heart Transplant), Kidney and Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary Care (kidney, liver, and gall bladder), Orthopedic/Total Joint Care, Spine, and Neurologic Care, Robotic Surgery, and Wound Care Services with Hyperbaric Medicine
- Graduate Medical Education Department offers 10 residency and fellowship programs which are accredited through ACGME.
- Recognized by several national healthcare organizations including the Leapfrog Safety Grade of an "A" in the Spring of 2019, the Gold Seal from The Joint Commission and as well as receiving quality accolades for Heart and Stroke care from the American Heart Association.