Description
100% Inpatient Cardiology | 7 Days On / 7 Days Off | APP Supported | No Routine Outpatient Clinic
LifeBridge Health is a 13,000-team-member healthcare system that Cares Bravely for more than 1 million patients annually. We are comprised of five main healthcare facilities—Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center—as well as numerous primary care and specialty offices throughout the region.
LifeBridge Health's network includes many field-leading experts in cardiology, capable of diagnosing and treating a wide array of heart-related conditions. LifeBridge Health has 30 employed and/or affiliated cardiologists, with the LifeBridge Health Medical Group representing 22 cardiologists across General Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Invasive Diagnostic Cardiology.
We provide the full spectrum of advanced cardiac care, including high-risk PCI, TAVR, right- and left-sided EP ablations, and extensive cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical services.
The Inpatient Cardiology Hospitalist will practice primarily at Sinai Hospital, working within this comprehensive cardiovascular program and collaborating closely with cardiologists, experienced APPs, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, hospitalists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a cardiologist who enjoys the complexity of inpatient cardiovascular medicine and is looking for a predictable 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with the support of a collaborative physician and APP team.
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Job Summary
Full-time Inpatient Cardiology Hospitalist
- 7 days on / 7 days off schedule
- Primary practice location at Sinai Hospital
- Dedicated focus on inpatient cardiovascular medicine
- Inpatient cardiology consultations and management of hospitalized cardiovascular patients
- Daily rounding and ongoing management of complex cardiac patients
- Close collaboration with cardiology APPs and subspecialty cardiologists
- Collaboration with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Heart Failure, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, and other specialty services
- Participation in multidisciplinary care coordination, quality improvement, and initiatives focused on improving cardiovascular outcomes
- Opportunity to participate in medical education and clinical teaching
- Strong APP support and a collaborative practice environment
- No routine outpatient clinic responsibilities, allowing the physician to maintain a dedicated focus on inpatient cardiology
Clinical Responsibilities
The Inpatient Cardiology Hospitalist will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients throughout their hospitalization, including:
- Performing inpatient cardiology consultations
- Managing patients with acute and complex cardiovascular conditions
- Providing daily cardiovascular assessment and treatment recommendations
- Managing patients with acute decompensated heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, and other cardiovascular conditions
- Coordinating care with procedural and subspecialty cardiology teams
- Partnering with APPs to provide timely and efficient inpatient cardiovascular care
- Facilitating appropriate transitions of care and communication with outpatient cardiologists and primary care providers
- Participating in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination
- Supporting initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, length of stay, readmission reduction, and patient experience
- Providing education and mentorship to APPs, residents, medical students, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Qualifications
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
- Maryland medical license or eligibility for Maryland licensure
- Eligible for hospital privileges at Sinai Hospital
- Strong clinical skills in the management of hospitalized cardiovascular patients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Preferred experience or training in echocardiography, including TEE, and interpretation of nuclear cardiology studies.
- New graduates and experienced cardiologists are encouraged to apply.
Why Join LifeBridge Health?
LifeBridge Health offers an opportunity to practice within a comprehensive cardiovascular system while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and collegiality.
The Inpatient Cardiology Hospitalist will work alongside a broad range of cardiovascular specialists and APPs, providing access to the resources and expertise necessary to care for patients with both common and highly complex cardiovascular disease.
The 7-on/7-off schedule provides a predictable work structure and meaningful work-life balance while allowing physicians to focus exclusively on inpatient cardiovascular medicine during their scheduled clinical time.
This role is particularly well suited for physicians who:
- Enjoy the clinical complexity of inpatient cardiology
- Prefer a predictable 7-on/7-off schedule
- Value a strong physician-APP partnership
- Enjoy working collaboratively with multiple cardiovascular subspecialties
- Have an interest in improving inpatient cardiovascular care
- Enjoy teaching and mentoring other clinicians
- Want the resources of an integrated health system without sacrificing a collegial practice environment
Compensation & Benefits
LifeBridge Health offers a competitive employed physician compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive guaranteed base salary
- wRVU and quality incentive opportunities
- Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Professional dues
- Annual CME allowance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Compensation: This role offers a competitive guaranteed base salary of $400,000–$600,000, dependent upon specialty, board certification, experience, and other applicable factors. There are additional wRVU and quality incentive opportunities.
Community Information
LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of the cultural richness and diversity of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Baltimore offers something for everyone—from the energy of downtown to charming surrounding communities, all within a relatively short commute to our hospitals. Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City are easily accessible by train or car.
For families, the Baltimore region offers a wide range of highly regarded public and private schools, as well as numerous family-friendly communities.
Team members enjoy access to an exceptional variety of recreational opportunities, including the Eastern Shore beaches, Western Maryland mountains and rivers, Pennsylvania ski slopes, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.
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If you are looking for a dedicated inpatient cardiology opportunity with a 7-on/7-off schedule, a collaborative physician and APP team, and the opportunity to care for complex cardiovascular patients within a comprehensive health system, we invite you to join LifeBridge Health at Sinai Hospital.
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