Cardiology Physician

Location:
Somerset, KY

Somerset is the largest city in southeastern Kentucky, offering the perfect blend of small-town values with big-city accessibility and easy commuting distance to Lexington, Louisville, and Nashville. Nestled on the edge of the Daniel Boone Forest and known as the houseboat capital of the world, Somerset provides endless outdoor recreation opportunities including rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting, hiking, kayaking, and caving all within minutes of downtown.

Facility:
This 295-bed acute care hospital is part of a nationally recognized healthcare delivery network committed to caring with a local heart. The facility features an established cardiology program and regional market with recently upgraded technology including a new GE Allia IGS system for the renovated cath lab and a 256-Slice CT Scanner with CTA capabilities. As a member of the UK Healthcare Gill Affiliate Network, the facility provides comprehensive cardiovascular services with strong support staff and advanced resources.

Opportunity:
General Cardiologist

Job Details:
• Support team of 2 interventional cardiologists and 3 ARPNs in established cardiology program
• Provide general adult cardiology services including peripheral vascular disease management
• Manage arrhythmias, pacemakers, and congestive heart failure
• Perform diagnostic cardiac catheterization and coronary interventions
• Conduct diagnostic peripheral/carotid/mesenteric angiograms and peripheral arterial interventions
• Perform echocardiography, pericardialcentesis, and myocardial biopsies
• Install permanent pacemakers, loop recorder implants, and AICD implants
• Interpret Holter and event monitors
• Utilize newly installed GE Allia IGS system in renovated cath lab (July 2024)
• Access to new 256-Slice CT Scanner with CTA capabilities (April 2024)
• Work with new Echo PACS system for streamlined diagnostics and remote reading capabilities
• Collaborate within UK Healthcare Gill Affiliate Network
• Practice in a positive, collaborative work environment with access to advanced staff, resources, and technologies

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.