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Join One of New England's Leading Cardiovascular Programs

Southcoast Health is seeking a Structural Heart Imager/Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Center. This opportunity is ideal for a cardiologist with advanced echocardiography training and a strong interest in structural heart imaging and transcatheter therapies.

The Heart & Vascular Center consists of:

• 26 Cardiologists
• 24 Advanced Practice Providers
• Dedicated Structural Heart Imaging Team
• Comprehensive Heart Team approach
• Strong mentorship and collaborative support
  
  

The successful candidate will participate in a high-volume, advanced structural heart program while enjoying a balanced practice environment and exceptional quality of life.

Learn more: Southcoast Heart & Vascular Center

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

Comprehensive imaging services include:

• 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

Candidates should possess:

• 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

Southcoast Health offers a highly competitive employed physician package including:

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
  
  

Why 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.

Highlights include:

• 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
  
  

Live Where Others Vacation

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
    
    

Apply Today

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to:

Holly Lestage Manager, Provider Recruitment

lestageh@southcoast.org 508-525-3585

Please include your relevant clinical experience, imaging interests, and reasons for pursuing this opportunity with Southcoast Health.

Southcoast Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.