Physician - Structural Heart Imager / Non-Invasive Cardiologist

Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular Center is located in Southeastern Massachusetts, less than 30 minutes from Providence, RI and less than 1 hour from Boston, MA.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a physician with:

• Advanced cardiac imaging training
• Expertise in procedural echocardiography
• Experience with:
  • Mitral valve imaging
  • Tricuspid valve imaging
  • Edge-to-edge repair procedures
  • Transcatheter valve replacement therapies

Southcoast currently has an established structural heart imaging team, and ongoing mentorship is available for candidates seeking additional procedural experience.

Program Highlights

Advanced Structural Heart Program

Southcoast Health operates one of the premier structural heart programs in New England.

• Recognition
  • 3-Star STS/ACC TAVR Rating (achieved by fewer than 10% of TAVR programs nationwide)
  • One of the first programs in New England to receive ACC Transcatheter Heart Valve Certification
• Annual Volumes
  • Approximately 300 TAVR procedures
  • More than 200 LAAO procedures (Watchman/Amulet)
  • More than 50 TEER procedures (mitral and tricuspid interventions)
• Additional Structural Procedures
  • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement
  • Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
  • PFO closures
  • ASD closures
  • PDA closures
  • Paravalvular leak closures
  • Alcohol septal ablation

Facilities

• Two state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Rooms
• Integrated advanced imaging systems

Advanced Electrophysiology Program

• Annual Volumes
  • More than 700 ablations (SVT, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia)
  • Convergent AF procedures
  • More than 500 device implants (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, leadless devices, subcutaneous ICDs)
• Additional Services
  • Growing combined LAAO and AF ablation program
  • Laser lead extraction capabilities

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

• Full echocardiography services
• 3D echocardiography
• Dedicated Structural Heart Imaging Team
• Nuclear cardiology services
• PYP imaging
• Coronary CTA
• Cardiac CTA
• Cardiac MRI

Advanced Cardiac & Vascular Surgery

• Quality & Volume
  • 3-Star STS CABG Quality Rating
  • More than 350 cardiac surgeries annually
• Services Include
  • Coronary revascularization
  • Valve repair and replacement
  • Aortic surgery
  • Mechanical circulatory support (ECMO)
• Vascular Procedures
  • EVAR / TEVAR
  • Carotid stenting
  • TCAR
  • High-volume peripheral interventions
  • DVT and PE thrombectomy

Regional STEMI Leader

• Southcoast Health is the busiest STEMI center in the region.
• Annual Volumes
  • More than 2,000 diagnostic catheterizations
  • More than 800 coronary interventions
• Advanced Interventional Capabilities
  • High-risk PCI
  • Impella-supported procedures
  • Laser atherectomy
  • Shockwave therapy

Research & Education

• Participation in multiple clinical trials
• Medical student teaching opportunities
• APP student rotations
• Prior research involvement includes:
  • Amulet Trial
  • CHAMPION AF

Position Highlights

• Protected imaging compensation for structural heart procedures and screening studies
• Dedicated Structural Heart procedural imaging role
• Strong mentorship available
• Participation in clinical research
• Clinical practice based at:
  • Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular Center
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital
• Outpatient office located just ½ mile from the hospital
• Shared call responsibilities
• Excellent work-life balance
• Teaching opportunities with medical and APP students

Qualifications

• COCATS Level III training in Echocardiography
• Structural Heart procedural TEE experience
• MD or DO degree
• Completion of accredited residency and cardiology fellowship training
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Cardiology
• Active medical license and DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-centered care skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Financial Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • RVU productivity incentive
  • Quality bonus incentive
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
• Benefits Package
  • 41 days PTO annually
  • 6% retirement match after 2 years
  • CME allowance and paid CME time
  • Malpractice coverage: $2 million/$6 million limits
• Additional Advantages
  • No buy-in
  • No overhead expenses
  • Loan forgiveness opportunities through nonprofit status
  • Strong administrative support
  • Physician-led culture

About Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in New England, serving more than 135,000 patients across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

• Ranked among the region's top healthcare systems by U.S. News & World Report
• Level II Trauma Center
• Nationally recognized heart programs
• Highly regarded maternity and bariatric services
• IDSA Antimicrobial Center of Excellence
• Recognition from Newsweek, CHIME, U.S. News & World Report, and SouthCoast Today

Location

Enjoy a coastal New England lifestyle with:

• Beautiful waterfront communities
• Excellent schools
• Outdoor recreation
• Vibrant arts and culture
• Easy access to:
  • Providence, RI
  • Boston, MA
  • Cape Cod

Pay Range: USD $480,000.00 - USD $890,000.00 per year.