Cardiology Invasive Non-interventional or Non-Invasive

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a fellowship trained, BC/BE Invasive Non-interventional or Non-Invasive Cardiologist, Level II Echo, to be a member of our Cardiology Division at our Advent Health Central Texas location in Killeen- Harker Heights, Texas.

You will join a group of four full-time cardiologists in providing cardiology services to the local community.  The group consists of two interventional cardiologists, two general cardiologists and 3 APP’s.  Part time coverage from an electrophysiologist is also present.  Duties include inpatient consults and outpatient coverage as well as rotated call (1:5) for Advent Health Central Texas.  Responsibilities include reading echo including TEE, ECGs, stress testing, Nuclear and vascular studies.  Diagnostic cath procedures are optional.

About Advent Health Central Texas

Advent Health Central Texas is a 230-bed acute-care hospital with a Level IV Trauma designation. Located in Killeen, the medical center offers a wide range of clinical and surgical services that include an emergency department open 24/7, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, and other services, and plays a central role in community wellness.  It is designated as a STEMI receiving center.

In addition, five Baylor Scott & White Health clinics including three care clinics, a specialty clinic, and McLane Children’s Scott & White Clinic – Killeen provide physician services to patients in the Killeen community.

About the Community

Killeen–Temple is a metropolitan area in the Central Texas region of Bell County. Located about an hour from Austin, Killeen is a family-friendly city known for its proximity to Fort Hood, one of the largest military bases in the U.S. Not surprisingly, Killeen has a thriving economy and a cost of living lower than the U.S. national average. Bordering the Texas Hill Country, the area is well known for its rolling hills, bluebonnets, and spring wildflowers in the Grand Prairie to the west. Residents have access to down-home barbecue, an abundance of outdoor and recreational activities, and a fun live music scene. Killeen is ranked in the top 100 as one of the Best Places to Live and Best Places to Retire by the U.S. News & World Report.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and emergency medical services through 49 hospitals and more than 800 patient access points.

 Baylor Scott & White Health offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. 

Please apply on our website at:  http://jobs.bswhealth.com contact Deborah Dixon, CPRP, Sr. Physician Recruiter Deborah.Dixon@BSWHealth.org

 Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate Degree in MedicineLicensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical BoardWhere applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty. Alternatively, they must show effective pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals list. This indicates they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.