Heart Failure Physician

Description

Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant

Job Summary:

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist needed to establish and grow heart failure services at level II trauma center in Portsmouth, NH to support development of a comprehensive Heart Failure evaluation and management program.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certification in Cardiology and Board certification/eligibility following Fellowship Training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, physicians and administration
• Physician will serve as a member of the Mechanical Circulatory Support program and various heart failure initiatives
• Will work in close collaboration with regional transplant referral programs

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package with occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• CME and dues allowance
• Be part of a supportive and collegial team
• Participating in activities of the Tufts Heart Failure Team
• Participation in all LVAD/Transplant evaluation meetings

About Portsmouth Regional Hospital:

•             220-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center
•             24/7 full-service ER
•             2 freestanding ERs
•             24/7 dedicated inpatient hospitalist program
•             24/7 dedicated inpatient intensivist program
•             30-bed inpatient psychiatric unit including 16 involuntary beds

Portsmouth, NH, a seacoast city, sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, which divides the states of New Hampshire and Maine.  It is at the core of a metropolitan region that includes several small cities and towns.  The nation’s third oldest city, Portsmouth is rich in history and abundant with cultural activities.  Offering small-town charm blended with easy access to a host of outdoor activities and major cities.  The area includes top-notch educational institutions-both public and private, along with no sales tax or state income tax.  Located only an hour north of Boston.
As the nation’s third oldest city, Portsmouth offers:

• No personal income tax at the state or local level other than dividends or interest
• No sales tax
• No taxes on retirement income
• Close proximity to Boston no matter where you live in the state
• A town rich in history and abundant with cultural activities
• Small-town charm
• A host of outdoor activities and major cities
• Includes top-notch educational institutions-both public and private
• Four seasons of weather