Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Western North Carolina - Outstanding Interventional Cardiology OpportunityPermanent full time positionRapidly expanding STEMI program (opened in 2021).Enjoy a robust practice experiencing tremendous growth in cardiac cath and interventional volume, noninvasive testing, and outpatient practice volume. New patient referrals have grown over 300% in the past 2 years. In calendar year 2024 facility performed over 2000 diagnostic cath procedures and 300 PCI in a single state-of-the-art GE lab. Facility has many of the conventional techniques you would find at larger institutions including OCT/IVUS, physiologic assessment with microvascular testing, Shockwave, and Impella. The hospital has space to add another diagnostic/interventional coronary and peripheral lab as well as space for planned EP and hybrid labs. Plans are to add an additional cath lab to serve the community needs and increasing demands. Join three interventional cardiologists on staff, one of whom plans to transition to part-time in the fall of 2025. We are looking for a third full-time BC IC with several years of experience in coronary and peripheral procedures.You would be expected to participate in 1 in 3 STEMI call, cover hospital rounds/consultations and outpatient office time. Permanent pacemaker procedures are an option.Practice at our main campus - not be expected to travel to either of the satellite officesThere are 3 noninvasive partners (soon to be 4 or 5). The hospital has a dedicated APP who manages their cardiology inpatient service.Practice also includes two vascular surgeons who perform endovascular procedures in a dedicated lab. One VS plans to retire in 2025 leaving an opportunity to fill the gap with our IC partners who are appropriately credentialed.Open heart procedures are performed at tertiary referral centers in Asheville, Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC and the practice has excellent relationships with their EP partners.About the Hospital:As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, this 220 + bed acute care hospital is recognized for its commitment to high-quality, patient-focused care. It was the first hospital in the Carolinas to receive ISO accreditation for excellence in healthcare standards.Rapidly expanding health system - hospital offering services through multiple specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and orthopedic facilities.Area Information:Where you work is as important as where you playNestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is beautiful and filled with natural resources, a variety of cultural and educational opportunities, and some of the highest quality health care in the country.Physicians and medical professionals have settled here, drawn by the exceptional beauty and quality of lifeGeographically situated within convenient driving distance of the Asheville, NC, Greenville, SC, and only a few hours from Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.Nature is always close by with nearly twenty national, state, county and city parks, recreational areas and forests, many within of just outside the city limits.Outdoor Recreation - Explore hiking and mountainlike trails, national parks, and breathtaking mountain views.Thriving Arts & Culture - Enjoy local theaters, music festivals, and a vibrant arts scene.Family-Friendly Community - Excellent schools and a welcoming atmosphereWith a high patient demand, strong referral support, and a thriving medical community, this opportunity is designed for career success.