Description
Requirements:
- MD or DO candidates.
- Internal Medicine residency completion required from an accredited ACGME program.
- Cardiology fellowship completion required from an accredited program.
- Additional fellowship completion in heart failure required from an accredited program.
- Must be board certified or board eligible in cardiology and heart failure.
- Experience with advanced heart failure therapies (including LVADs) is required.
- Current Texas license or willingness to obtain.
- Ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills with a focus on evidence-based practice. Excellent communication and personal skills are key, as well as a collaborative mindset with a commitment to team-based care.
About the job:
- Employed position with Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) Heart & Vascular Specialists Fort Worth, a large cardiology practice founded over 50 years ago.
- Competitive salary will be offered with productivity incentives. Comprehensive benefits package will be offered (including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans). Generous CME allowance and opportunities for professional growth. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed.
- THPG Heart & Vascular Specialists Fort Worth is a supportive and collegial work environment that values collaboration and innovation. They are a rapidly growing cardiology practice located in the heart of Fort Worth – a vibrant and thriving city known for its rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and family-friendly environment. This practice is committed to providing exceptional care to their patients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for the team.
- This group practices on the campus of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth – a facility that has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center Certification. This is only the second facility in Texas (and is one of fewer than 20 hospitals in the U.S.) to have achieved this level of distinction.
Texas Health Physicians Group includes over 1,000 physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical professionals dedicated to providing safe, quality care for our patients. Through THPG, Texas Health is more than just a network of hospitals – it is now a full health system with the opportunity to provide unparalleled healthcare coverage to North Texans. Patients benefit from improved safety, better outcomes and increased efficiencies that can happen when all parts of the health care system work in close collaboration.
Texas Health Physicians Group has received the prestigious Medicus Integra© Award. The Coalition for Physician Well-Being award is based upon the belief that physician resilience and well-being is not only good for physicians but is conducive to healthy organizational culture and essential to quality patient care. THPG is only the 10th organization in the nation to receive this award.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has a longstanding history of providing advanced medical care. Serving North Texas as a designated Emergency Center of Excellence by Emergency Excellence, the hospital has also been awarded the highest advanced certification by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and is the first hospital in the country to earn the prestigious designation as a Joint Commission Primary Heart Attack Center. Additionally, it is only the second hospital in the nation to earn the Gold Seal of Approval for Brain Tumor Certification by The Joint Commission. We also offer outstanding care for growing families and have been voted the"Best Place to Have a Baby" 20 timesby readers ofFort Worth Childmagazine. After 90 years of service, our commitment to the growing community remains strong. With the opening of the $300 million Jane and John Justin Surgical Tower on April 2, 2022, Texas Health Fort Worth expanded to an 850-bed facility with the capacity to increase to 1,000 beds.
Fort Worth, Texas offers a high quality of life with a lower cost of living, excellent public and private schools, and a wide range of recreational activities. Enjoy a thriving arts scene, diverse dining options, and beautiful parks and outdoor spaces. Fort Worth is a place where you can build a rewarding career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. From the City of Fort Worth web site: “Fort Worth is the 12th-largest city in the United States, known for Texas hospitality and a dozen remarkable districts full of culture and fun. The historic western Stockyards featuring the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, Billy Bob’s Texas (the world’s largest honky-tonk) and the new Mule Alley. A connected downtown with the 35-block Sundance Square entertainment district. The stunning museums of the Cultural District, the Botanic Garden and nearby Fort Worth Zoo.”
Sorry, our opportunities cannot sponsor a J-1 visa waiver and this position is not open to outside recruiting firms.
Physicians employed by Texas Health Physicians Group are not employed by a Texas Health Resources hospital.
To apply for this position, please send your CV to:
Mary Ann Behan
Physician Recruiter, Texas Health
maryannbehan@texashealth.org
