Physician - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant

Macon, GA 31201

Specialty Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
Profession Physician

Atrium Health Navicent, in partnership with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, is recruiting a Cardiologist with an interest in Heart Failure to join a growing and highly respected cardiovascular program. We are seeking a forward thinking physician committed to excellence, quality outcomes, and evidence based care within a collaborative, patient centered environment.

The Atrium Health Navicent Heart & Vascular Center offers a comprehensive, state of the art cardiovascular platform, including cardiac catheterization laboratories, hybrid OR/cath lab, dedicated CV operating rooms, EP lab, CVICU, and an on site cardiac rehabilitation center. The program is supported by an experienced, multidisciplinary team of anesthesiologists, perfusionists, physician assistants, nurses, and specialized support staff.
 
Atrium Health Navicent is a nationally recognized academic medical center and nationally verified Level I Trauma Center, serving a 30 county region and a population of nearly 750,000 across central Georgia.
•    Second largest hospital in Georgia with 637 licensed beds
•    Comprehensive services including pediatric, medical surgical, trauma, and cardiac surgery
•    More than 4,500 teammates and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians
•    One of the region’s busiest emergency departments, with 140,000+ annual visits
•    Primary academic teaching hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine
•    Supports 100+ residents and fellows
•    Affiliated with multiple universities as a key clinical education and training site

Clinical Responsibilities
Inpatient heart failure consultations, rounding, and outpatient heart failure clinic
Active involvement with a multidisciplinary cardiogenic shock team
Procedural opportunities including CardioMEMS, endomyocardial biopsies, Barostim, and echo/EKG interpretation

Advanced Therapies
Durable mechanical circulatory support (LVADs)
Comprehensive surgical and minimally invasive options, including CABG, valve surgery, and implantable cardiac devices

Program Opportunity
Practice advanced heart failure care within a robust cardiovascular institute
Contribute to the continued growth of a comprehensive heart failure and advanced therapies program
Opportunity to participate in monthly cardiogenic shock case reviews and engage in cross regional collaboration with advanced heart failure colleagues

Training and/or Experience Required
BE/BC cardiovascular disease 
Completion of advanced heart failure fellowship program preferred, but not required 
Interest in critical care is welcomed 
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance
About Macon, Georgia
Atrium Health Navicent, a nearly 1,000 bed health system, encompasses The Medical Center, a 637-bed level one trauma center, The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, a Rehabilitation Hospital, and facilities in Baldwin and Peach counties. The Atrium Health Navicent Medical Group is an established multispecialty group of 200 + clinicians providing professional medical services across 37 and growing adult and pediatric specialties. Macon, Georgia is situated south of metropolitan Atlanta and within driving distance to the mountains and barrier islands of Georgia and with easy access to Atlanta/Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport allowing for direct connections worldwide. Macon and its vibrant downtown offer a unique blend of urban and rural amenities along with natural beauty. From cultural attractions to outdoor recreational opportunities, central Georgia provides an exceptional quality of life.