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Posted: 22-Dec-21
Location: South Houston/Galveston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Electrophysiology (EP) Cardiology Faculty Opportunity at UTMB Health
South Houston/Galveston, TX
About UTMB Health:
UTMB Health is a $2.1 billion health science center comprised of schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Health Professions, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. Located near the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing and allied health sciences. For 125 years, the university has maintained a forward-thinking spirit that has enabled it to serve its students, its patients and the people of Texas and beyond, in innovative ways.
Electrophysiology (EP) Cardiology Faculty Opportunity - The Cardiovascular Medicine Division at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is actively recruiting an Electrophysiologist for its expanding Electrophysiology Program. The Electrophysiologist will serve as a member of a 3-physician team. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our clinical programs as well as to provide clinical care to patients at all campuses including the main UTMB campus in Galveston and its satellite location at the Clear Lake campus. Participation in after-hour and weekend calls will be at the same level as other EP faculty members. Faculty members will also be expected/willing to mentor residents, fellows and medical students who rotate through the program.
At present, this department offers service in all aspects of electrophysiology, to include:
- Ablation of Ventricular tachycardia and atrial arrhythmias,
- Lead extractions,
- Device therapy and
- Atrial appendage closures.
Requirements: Successful candidates must be board certified (or BE) in ABIM and as well in Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP). will have completed a General Cardiology Fellowship program. They must also be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted Texas state medical license
Compensation: A generous base salary is offered and is based upon Academic rank and experience with an obtainable RVU bonus program. Additional benefits include a relocation allowance, a superior family benefits program and an unsurpassed state retirement program.
Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas: Galveston Island is home to approximately 50,000 residents and is known for its 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, temperate climate, wide array of leisure and cultural activities, and affordable cost of living – all just south of Houston, the 4th largest city in the US. More information about UTMB and Galveston can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/
For more information, please submit a current and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to,
Skott Harrington at: saharrin@utmb.edu
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.