About First Coast Heart & Vascular Center
First Coast Heart & Vascular Center, a CVAUSA partner, believes that patient-centered care begins with a commitment to delivering the most advanced treatments. As Northeast Florida’s premier cardiovascular group, we pride ourselves on providing innovative, evidence-based care using the latest technologies — giving you peace of mind knowing that your heart is in the most capable hands. Our 17 board certified cardiologists and additional staff of advanced practitioners leverage the latest medical advancements along with genuine compassion to address all of your cardiology and vascular needs, from sophisticated diagnostic tests to treatments for all conditions and complexities.
As we continue to expand cardiovascular health services throughout Duval, St. John, and Flagler counties, we are seeking a dynamic, patient-centered, and specialized Interventional Cardiologist to work primarily within our St. Augustine and Palm Coast clinics and affiliated hospitals.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Community Highlights
- Education: Johns County is ranked one of the top school districts in Florida and the U.S. Niche Ranked St. Johns County second in Florida for best school districts, and 12th for best teachers. Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST): Ranked first in the state for reading in grades 3–10, and first in science for grade 5. End-of-Course (EOC) exams: Ranked first in the state for Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, and US History, and second for Geometry
- Family-friendly & Outdoors: Johns County is considered a great place to raise a family, with top-rated schools, parks, and sports fields. With access to the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including surfing, fishing, paddle boarding, and more.
- Cost of Living: The median household income in St. johns County is $100,020, which is higher than the state average. Medium home values in St. Johns County are around $416,000.
- Attractions: Visit the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, which has many attractions for families, including a pirate-themed museum, a lighthouse, and zoological parks.
- Relaxed living: Johns County offers a relaxed, healthy lifestyle, with a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities nearby.
- Proximity to cities: Johns County is located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, offering access to the downtown areas of both cities, including museums, restaurants, entertainment, and professional and college sports.
Job Highlights
- Hospital and Clinic Location(s): St. Augustine clinics and Palm Coast locations
- Setting will include primarily Interventional services within our local hospitals and clinic-based services.
- Interventional services will include a variety of coronary services and procedures. Additional option for peripheral vein pending physicians experience and comfort level. Current structural work is not available, already being services by our Structural Cardiologist.
- Some general cardiovascular services to include (but not limited to): echo, nuclear, TEE, stress test, hospital consults, medication management, etc).
- Work in a collegial and supportive work environment that includes 17 cardiologists, additional APP and MA support, and other clinical and administrative support
- Monday-Friday schedule w/ call expectations shared with other physicians.
- Stemi call rotation shared with other physicians. APPs serve as first line for overnight call.
- Excellent compensation and benefits package
- Additional equity & partnership opportunities available
- Sign-on/relocation negotiable
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology
- Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Completion from a US Accredited Internal Medicine
- MD or DO (practicing or fellow welcome)
- Board Certified in Nuclear and Echo a plus
- Hard-working, patient satisfaction/quality must be front and center.
- Collegial, teamwork-focused, and patient-centered.
First Coast Heart & Vascular Center is a Partner Practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America. CVAUSA brings the best cardiovascular physicians into one network with the common mission of saving lives, reducing costs, and improving patient care through clinical innovation while preserving Practice autonomy.
First Coast Heart & Vascular Center is a comprehensive cardiology practice that provides contemporary, evidence-based and compassionate care to our patients.
Our board-certified Cardiovascular Specialists are experienced in a variety of sub-specialties including:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- Endovascular Medicine
- Peripheral Vascular
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Structural Heart
At First Coast Heart & Vascular Center, our cardiologists have trained at some of the world’s best institutions including Harvard, The Cleveland Clinic, Cornell University, University of California, Yale, Johns Hopkins and Emory University.
We are committed to excellence in patient care by actively participating in regional and national meetings. We are dedicated to improving the level of cardiovascular care available to our patients by participating in clinical national research trials, allowing us to offer our patients quality care through new and emerging technologies.