Physician - Interventional Cardiologist - Meridian, MS

Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Meridian
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Ochsner Rush Health, based out of Meridian, MS, is searching for a BE/BC Interventional Cardiologist to join its growing and well-respected Cardiology practice. This group is dedicated to providing high-quality cardiac care throughout East Mississippi and West Alabama.

Ochsner Rush Health is an integrated health system consisting of a 215-bed hospital; a 49 bed LTAC hospital; 5 critical access hospitals, and over 30 clinics located throughout the area. We are actively recruiting for interventional and non-invasive cardiologists, as well as for Cardiovascular Surgeons.

Highlights of this Cardiology opportunity:

• Ability to step into an already existing high volume practice with a large 8 county referral network of 21 primary care clinics and five critical access hospitals.
• Patient service area of over 350,000.
• Current team of 3 Interventional Cardiologists;1 non invasive cardiologist; 4 mid-levels; one vascular surgeon; and one vein specialist.
• Ability to utilize Ochsner's extensive cardiology network of physicians for support and resources.
• Cardiology Clinic is located in a multi-specialty clinic building which is adjacent to a hospital with two cath labs and a hybrid peripheral room.
• 23 bed closed ICU with dedicated med/surgical team and 2 intensivists.
• Established Adult Hospitalist Program and tenured Emergency Medicine team, all employed and staffed by Ochsner Rush.
• Strong specialist support including team of 4 Anesthesiologists and 4 surgeons.
• Engaged administration that directly supports our physicians.
• Teaching opportunities for local family medicine residency program.
• New procedures include Impella left ventricular assist device, pulmonary thrombectomy, orbital coronary atherectomy and ultraviolet laser atherectomy. We have an active pacemaker program including standard pacemakers, Micra pacemakers, AICDs and CRT devices. Recently added CardioMEMs Heart Failure system, impulse dynamics CCM device and Shockwave Coronary Lithotripsy.
• J1 waivers accepted. Compensation and Benefits:
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and training
  • Paid vacation, holidays and CME
  • Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
  • Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance Why Choose Ochsner Health:
    • Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
    • Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
    • Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
    • Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
    • EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
    • Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.
      
      About Meridian, MS: A small city with a population of 50,000. Commonly referred as the Transportation Center of the South, Meridian is very centrally located with rapid access to major cities including New Orleans, LA (3 hours); Jackson, MS (1.5 hours); Birmingham, AL (2.5 hours); Atlanta, GA (4 hours); and the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL (3.5 hours). It is a very family Oriented community with conservative values, a low cost of Living, low crime rate and excellent school options. Our beautiful year-round warm weather allows for multiple outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hiking and boating. Meridian has a strong medical community with Rush Health Systems making up the largest non-military employer in the region. Known for its thriving performing arts, the city boasts the MS Arts & Entertainment Experience (MAX); the Riley Center; The Meridian Museum of Art; Meridian Little Theatre; the Meridian Symphony Orchestra; and most recently, a spectacular Children's Museum. The city has an active Business Development organization (EMBDC) that promotes new and existing developments and leadership opportunities. Recognized as a philanthropic community, there are multiple avenues to get involved in service and social organizations. Meridian is truly a hidden "Gem" in the South.
      
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