Electrophysiologist

About the Role

As our Electrophysiologist, you will join The Heart Institute of East Texas (HIET), a leading practice affiliated with St. Luke's Health-Memorial in Lufkin, Texas. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a highly recognized team, providing advanced cardiovascular care and all EP procedures in a practice that has consistently received the American College of Cardiology's Heartcare Center of Excellence designation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Electrophysiology procedures, including LAAO (Watchman/Amulet) and a PFA program for A-fib ablations with both Boston/Abbott systems.
• Utilize cutting-edge technology in our 2 dedicated EP labs, equipped with EnSite X EP System X, Carto 3 V7, and Carto Prime mapping systems.
• Collaborate with a large, experienced team of 13 cardiologists (7 Interventional, 4 Invasive/General, 1 EP) and our CV Surgeon.
• Participate in a manageable 1:7 cardiology call schedule with only 1 major holiday per year.
• Serve a broad 12-county region of Deep East Texas with a population of 350,000, across 10 clinic locations and privileges at 4 hospitals.
• Contribute to a practice recognized with the ACC Heartcare Center of Excellence every year since 2018, and multiple other ACC accreditations.
• Engage in teaching and committee opportunities, with the potential to be part of Baylor College of Medicine Faculty.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Electrophysiology (following Cardiology board certification).
• Active or eligible license in the state of Texas.

Preferred Skills

• Strong clinical and procedural expertise across the full spectrum of electrophysiology, including complex ablations, device implantation, and lead extractions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, referring physicians, and a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-volume, sub-specialized cardiology practice, maintaining focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Commitment to advancing cardiovascular care through innovation, quality improvement, and adherence to ACC accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive compensation & benefits package, with expected salary around the 90th percentile nationally.
• Generous sign-on bonus & productivity bonus, with productivity bonuses available after 1 year if expectations are met.
• Partnership eligibility after Year 2, with amazing potential for growth.
• Loan repayment availability for eligible candidates.
• Relocation assistance to support your move to Lufkin, Texas.
• Dedicated CME allowance and robust teaching & committee opportunities, including potential for Baylor College of Medicine Faculty appointment.
• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based).
• Access to cutting-edge technology (EnSite X EP System X, Carto 3 V7, Carto Prime) and dedicated EP labs.
• A collegial and supportive environment within a large, established cardiology group serving a broad patient population in Deep East Texas.

About The Heart Institute of East Texas

The Heart Institute of East Texas is a thriving healthcare system and a leading practice in East Texas since 1982. It is well-established, serving a population of 350,000 across a 12-county region. HIET has been instrumental in developing and stewarding two heart programs, including 6 cardiac catheterization labs, three dedicated CVOR suites, one hybrid OR, and da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems. The practice has received numerous awards and accreditations, including the ACC Heartcare Center of Excellence and the TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award.

About St. Luke's Health

St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston and the surrounding areas, providing compassionate, high-quality care through a network of multi-specialty physicians and clinicians. With a focus on patient-centered care, St. Luke’s Health is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with patients and families, utilizing the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment.