Job Description & RequirementsAcademic Heart Failure Cardiology Physician
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $500000.00 - $600000.00
Build your advanced heart failure practice while accessing comprehensive transplant services and the largest pulmonary hypertension unit in the southeast. The University of Alabama (UAB) in Birmingham Division of Cardiovascular Disease seeks a Heart Failure Physician to join UAB Medicine, consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery. Connect with us today to learn more.
Opportunity Highlights
Join UAB Medicine, consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery
Manage all aspects of heart failure, including transplant and VADs, with access to the largest pulmonary hypertension unit in the southeast
Engage in teaching and research opportunities while enrolling patients in clinical trials
Practice with a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
Pursue research and faculty responsibilities with flexible accommodations available
Work with 25-30 heart transplants and over 50 VADs performed annually with continued program growth
Manage 20-25 HTICU patients divided between 4 physicians in a dedicated 20-bed transplant intensive care unit
Perform right/left heart caths and biopsies during weekly outpatient cath lab rotation for transplant patients
Experience dual-organ transplantation, including heart/lung and heart/kidney procedures, at UAB
UAB is ranked a Best College and Top Public School by US News
Community Highlights - Live and Work in Birmingham, Alabama
Bursting with Southern charm and hospitality, Birmingham is a diverse city rich in culture with a small-town feel and a close-knit community. With a cost of living below national averages and access to green spaces like the nearby Red Mountain and Oak Mountain parks, Birmingham offers both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures. From a revitalized downtown arts scene to family-friendly suburbs, it's a place where residents build both their careers and communities.
Birmingham is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire in America, and the No. 13 Best Place to Live in Alabama
Area Vibes gives Birmingham A+ grades for Commute, Cost of Living, and Housing
Benefit from affordable housing options in charming neighborhoods and a cost of living about 13% lower than the national average
Experience four distinct seasons, allowing for various outdoor recreation, and top-notch shops and restaurants throughout the city
Enjoy convenient access to the mountains, the Gulf Coast, and other large metropolitan areas such as Atlanta and Nashville, as well as many Birmingham amenities, including an international airport, live entertainment, arts offerings, and professional sporting events
Several Birmingham restaurants and chefs have received the prestigious James Beard Award
Facility LocationAlabama's largest city is identified by its deep historical roots as well as its place in modern America. Offering a unique blend of historical attractions and contemporary eateries, shopping and galleries, Birmingham has become a flourishing focal point of the South. Known as "The Diverse City," you'll find there is something for everyone in this charming Southeastern city.
Job BenefitsAbout the CompanyAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
