Tennessee Cardiology Interventional

Opportunity Large Private Practice/Single-Specialty Group five BC cardiologists (one invasive, 2 Interventional and two EP) seek to add an Interventional Cardiologist due to pending retirement located in a major Tennessee city. Established members (practicing in community for the past 12-27 years) with an active chart base of 10,000 patients, averaging 1-25 patient visits per physician daily. Noted 15% increase in procedures over the past year which is precipitating recruitment efforts. Hospital financial sponsorship with first year overhead compensated, group offers partnership track (after first year), practice start-up assistance, marketing, relocation and possible sign-on bonus or student loan assistance. One-in-five call rotation. Hospital equipped with two cardiac catheterization labs and two RP labs with CARTO-3-D cardiac mapping system, 64-slice CT a cardiopulmonary lab (Quinton), nuclear medicine, 24-hour holter monitoring capability and cardiac rehab program.

This private practice opportunity offers a very competitive salary, excellent benefits, and day one partnership. They are looking for a doctor who can start now. They prefer not to consider 2010 candidates. This opportunity does not qualify for a visa.

Tennessee, a progressive centrally located mid-size city in the Southeast, has often been described as a city on the move.. Outdoor activities are abundant ranging from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain, to floating down the Sequatchie River, to biking and horseback riding through the scenic countryside. This vibrant city blends "Big City" amenities with an ease of a smaller city offering: a friendly/safe atmosphere in which to live, easy commuting (excellent transportation infrastructure), moderate cost of living, $120 million revitalized riverfront, very active Arts Council, Museums and an extensive green way system. Tennessee is one of few states in the U.S. without a Personal Income Tax. East TN boasts a moderate climate with four distinctive seasons. While snowfall is normal in the nearby mountains, both snowfall and extremely cold temperatures are minimal in the area. The summers are typically in the 80s and 90s while Spring and Fall have warm days and cool evenings with vivid foliage and a great many clear, sunny days.