Interventional Cardiology position in Great Lakes Bay Region

Job Description:

Covenant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Interventional Cardiologist to join our dynamic cardiology team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in advanced interventional procedures, including percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), management of complex coronary artery disease, and other catheter-based treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures: Perform a variety of interventional cardiology procedures, including coronary angioplasty, stent placement, and atherectomy, using the latest techniques and technologies to manage complex cardiovascular diseases.
• Patient Management: Evaluate and manage patients with coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, and other cardiovascular conditions requiring interventional treatment. Collaborate with referring physicians, cardiac surgeons, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive and individualized care.
• Use of Imaging Modalities: Utilize advanced imaging techniques such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), fractional flow reserve (FFR), and optical coherence tomography (OCT) for procedural guidance and optimization.
• Catheter-Based Procedures: Manage and perform diagnostic catheterizations, as well as therapeutic interventions such as structural heart procedures (TAVR, MitraClip) if applicable to the candidate’s expertise.
• On-Call Rotation: Participate in the interventional cardiology on-call schedule, providing urgent care for STEMI patients and other emergent conditions.
• Collaboration with Cardiovascular Team: Work closely with general cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care pathways.
• Clinical Research and Program Development: Contribute to ongoing clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and the expansion of Covenant’s cardiology services. Participate in leadership opportunities and program development as the practice continues to grow.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO with board certification in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.
• Completion of a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology.
• Active or eligibility for licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Proficiency in performing coronary interventions, with optional experience in peripheral interventions and structural heart procedures.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Covenant Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the Great Lakes Bay Region, is seeking a dedicated Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing cardiology team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide cutting-edge cardiovascular care in a supportive and highly collaborative environment.

As an Interventional Cardiologist at Covenant Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating patients with complex heart conditions using minimally invasive procedures. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including general cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and support staff, to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of interventional procedures, including but not limited to angioplasty, stenting, and catheter-based treatments for heart disease.
• Collaborate with the cardiology and heart surgery teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and technology to assess and treat cardiovascular conditions.
• Participate in on-call duties as part of a rotating schedule with other members of the cardiology team.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Covenant Healthcare's cardiology program through research, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient education and support, ensuring that patients and their families are well-informed and comfortable with treatment plans.

Covenant Center for the Heart represents the finest level of comprehensive heart care available in the region. Encompassing the full spectrum of cardiology from the Chest Pain Center, where patients are observed and evaluated for heart disease, through diagnostic and treatment procedures, to our regional Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness program, Covenant Center for the Heart provides a seamless continuum of services.

Covenant Center for the Heart outpatient services are centrally located on the second floor of the 900 Cooper building, providing patients convenient access to all of the fine outpatient heart care services that have made Covenant a nationally recognized leader in the field. Essentially an entire "heart hospital" within the larger Covenant HealthCare campus, this facility is home to world-class technology and breakthrough research.

Covenant Center for the Heart: One team. One hospital. One goal.

Our friends, neighbors and family members from throughout Central and Northeastern Michigan can count on us to provide them the highest levels of quality medical care, latest technology, outstanding customer service, and personalized care. We treat more Saginaw County residents each year than any other area hospital.

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