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Cardiologist Non-Invasive

South Bend, Indiana

Beacon Medical Group and Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists is seeking three BC/BE Non-Invasive Cardiology physician to join our premier practices in Elkhart, LaPorte and South Bend.  Our position provides a great opportunity to dedicate your expertise and to expand the program that is growing beyond the capacity of our existing physicians.  Our mission is to advance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve. Beacon is committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and the ongoing improvement of the quality of life. Our commitment continually leads Beacon to be the community’s provider of choice with outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services. Senior physicians with some over 38 years along with others who have been part of our team less than a year. Benefit from immediate patient volume from large and loyal PCP referral network. The clinic offers a full range of heart health services and procedures, including a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program. Opportunities for outreach clinic development, family practice residence teaching, IU Medical School at Notre Dame teaching, clinical research participation, TEE service, structural heart program assistance with Watchman, TAVR, and MitraClip are all available. Work in CHF, Cardiac CTA, Cardiac MRI or preventive cardiology is welcomed.

• Join our team of Interventional cardiologists, Clinical Electrophysiologists, non-invasive Cardiologist and Nurse Practitioners
• Focus in 3D Echo, structural heart imaging, FFR-CT & CMR is a plus!
• Inpatient / Outpatient  services include:
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Angioplasty and stenting
  • Transesophageal, intravascular and intracardiac echocardiography
  • Electrophysiology study
  • Catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia
  • Catheter ablation for ventricular tachyacardia
  • Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
  • Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
  • Laser lead extraction
  • Tilt testing
  • Coronary CT imaging and interpretation
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
  • Peripheral vascular angiography and intervention
  • ASD/PFO Closure
  • Catheter Ablation with little or no radiation
  • Watchman Procedure for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
  • Hybrid Surgical and Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
  • MitraClip – in development
  • Cardiac Resynchronization therapy for Heart Failure
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Assessment
  • Percutaneous Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage
  • Hybrid procedure for peripheral vascular surgery and intervention
  • Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension program in the Beacon Heart Vascular Stroke Collaborative Services Program
  • Hospital Hybrid procedure rooms
  • TAVR
  • OCT
  • Invasive FFR and IFR
  • Loop Records
  • Cardiac CTA w/FFR
• Office Diagnostic testing includes:
  • Holter and Event monitoring
  • Echocardiography
  • Stress testing
  • Cardiac Nuclear Testing
  • Pacemaker and ICD management
  • Carotid Doppler
  • Peripheral vascular ultrasound
  • ABI testing
• Dedicated hospital graphic reading time
• 1:5 weekend call and 3 – 4 weeknights per month w/APC 1^st call
• Stroke Prevention Program
• Office attached to hospital
• Strong internal and external patient base
• The “Heart, Vascular and Stroke Program” is an integrated physician/hospital program to work together to build this service line, obtain special care contracts, and share savings generated by mutual decision making to improve efficiency.
• Academic opportunity to teach residents and medical students (if desired), with faculty appointment at Indiana University Medical School at South Bend campus
• Research: Multiple projects are regularly under way with opportunity to participate as both a Principal Investigator and Sub Investigator

Memorial Hospital has a known Innovative, Quality approach to patient services in the Midwest which includes:

• The Region’s only Level II Trauma Center and MedFlight Helicopter
• Northern Indiana’s only designated Children’s Hospital
• State of the Art Hybrid Operating Suites
• Heart Valve Clinic
• Vascular Institute

Affiliation with Indiana University School of Medicine @ Notre Dame and Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency allows for teaching of residents, medical students and supervision of post-graduate trainees.

Memorial hospital is 737-licensed-bed hospital has more than 600 physicians on staff representing over 50 medical specialties.  Memorial Hospital has been honored numerous times for its quality patient care, including recognition as the #4 ranked hospital in Indiana by U.S. News&WorldReportin2019.  Highlights include:

? Level II Trauma Center ? Dedicated Adult Critical Care, Neonatal, Maternal and Pediatric ? Transport Teams ? Memorial MedFlight ? Advanced Certification as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center: First and only in Indian ? Memorial Regional Breast Care Center ? Memorial Hospital Surgery Center ? DaVinci Robotic Surgery ? Hybrid Operating Suites ? Memorial Regional Cancer Center ? Blue Distinction Center + Maternity Care Program • Designated Baby-Friendly Birth Facility ? Primary Stroke Center

Beacon offers a market competitive salary and benefit package, including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Short/Long-term Disability • CME Allowance • 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Plans • Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage • and if applicable: Relocation Allowance • Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Beacon Health System locations span across north central Indiana and into southwest Michigan.  We are one of the top 2% of hospitals nationwide to achieve a 5 Star CMS Hospital Rating and a AA- bond rating, placing Beacon in the top 10th percentile of health systems across the country.  Our physicians and associates enjoy the vibrant surrounding communities which include Elkhart, Granger, LaPorte, Mishawaka and South Bend.  Our area is home to several colleges, including the world-renowned University of Notre Dame, providing many options for athletic and cultural events.  Combined with the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend and the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, live entertainment is easy to find. A “big little town,” South Bend is also home to the South Bend Cubs, a Class-A minor league baseball team. Parks, Potawatomi Zoo and numerous festivals offer family-friendly fun.  Nearby, the sandy shores of Lake Michigan beckon with opportunities for camping, hiking or just relaxing.  And, with Chicago just 90 minutes away by car or rail, options for weekend getaways are endless.

For more information, or to submit your CV, please contact:

Caren Foster, Director Physician Recruiting

• Office: 574-647-1647 • Cell: 318-465-6445 • Email: cjfoster@beaconhealthsystem.org

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