Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) and Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa (SAMC - N) have an excellent opportunity for an Interventional Cardiology physician to join and support an existing cardiology program in Nampa, Idaho.
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led and accountable 450+ provider multispecialty group practice that has an excellent opportunity for an Interventional Cardiologist to be part of a seven member cardiology practice in Nampa. Currently the group consists of three Interventional Cardiologists, three Invasive Cardiologists and a Nurse Practitioner. The Nampa practice is part of a larger, employed and integrated 15 member Cardiology team reaching across the health system. Cardiologists participate with hospital administration in managing the cardiovascular service line collaboratively. SAMG, with primary and specialty care providers at 74 clinic locations, is also a member of the Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance, a network of over 1,800 employed and independent providers.
The Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute is an outstanding comprehensive cardiovascular program with many other differentiating services which include an accredited Chest Pain center, a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center, a Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery program, a CVOR that operated on over 400 patients last year, a CV Research program, advanced EP lab with Stereotaxis robotics, and a Women's Heart Care Program.
The primary location for this opportunity is the Garrity campus of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center, Nampa. Visits to outreach clinics one to two times per month may be required at other health system sites within two hour drive time of Boise, Idaho. The schedule for this program is primarily a traditional weekday schedule with call shared equitably with other Interventional Cardiologists. The call is currently 1:4 with the opportunity for paid excess call coverage.
Requirements include Board Certification either through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Cardiovascular Diseases OR the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) with certification of special qualification (CSQ) in Interventional Cardiology (or obtain such certifications within 3 years of employment), a strong cardiovascular disease background with excellent Fellowship and Residency training as well as a desire to develop a practice to support a growing multi-specialty medical group. In providing this support in a multi-disciplinary and collegial fashion, the Cardiologist will obtain Idaho and Oregon medical licensure to maintain and strengthen the Health System's heart care programs across all communities we serve. This opportunity also requires granting of privileges at SARMC and other system hospitals to include Stents, IVUS, Interventional left and right heart catheterizations, electrocardiograms, holter and echocardiogram interpretation, stress treadmill testing & supervision, stress echos, and pacemaker implantations and checks. Nuclear cardiology skills and Echocardiography board certification are welcome but not required. Interventional treatment of peripheral vascular disease is also available.
The Saint Alphonsus Heart Center in Nampa - conveniently located off the I-84 & Garrity exit - includes a new cardiac cath lab, a cath lab with peripheral capabilities installed in 2014, and Cardiac Recovery Unit. With quick access to full service emergency and heart care services, the Saint Alphonsus Heart Center in Nampa has the only 24/7 interventional Cath lab in Canyon County and is the fastest growing cardiology program in the region. The cardiac Cath lab at Saint Alphonsus Heart Center in Nampa is a multidisciplinary department staffed with board-certified cardiologists, registered nurses, radiology technologists and cardiovascular technologists. All clinical staff are ACLS certified and many have additional cardiovascular certifications. Collocated with the Cath Lab is a 10-bed Cardiac Medical Unit, a Cath prep & recovery unit, nuclear medicine, echo, and EKG diagnostics.
The lab provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease and peripheral vascular disease. Saint Alphonsus is proud to provide the highest quality of care in the most state-of-the-art environment. Cath Lab procedures performed include: Diagnostic Adult Cardiac Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary and Vascular Stent Placements, Permanent Pacemakers, Coronary Thrombectomy, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Peripheral Vascular Angiography, Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Intravascular Ultrasound, Intracardiac Ultrasound and Cardioversion Tilt Table Studies.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right Interventional Cardiology physician to be part of Saint Alphonsus Health System.
An excellent and competitive income and benefits package is available.
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa - (SAMC-Nampa) is a 152 bed community medical center serving people throughout the greater Nampa, Idaho area. As a not-for-profit medical center, SAMC-Nampa reinvests its profits back into the community and works to improve the health and well-being of those we serve by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, innovative and community based. It focuses on providing services in a spiritual, healing environment; is renowned for its state-of-the-art digital environment and pioneering technologies.
Nampa, Idaho, is Idaho's second-largest city with a population of more than 83,000 residents. Situated in Canyon County, Nampa lies west of Boise and is located in the center of the Boise metro area; it is less than 20 miles from the Boise Airport. Located along Interstate 84, the area boasts excellent transportation corridors in all four directions.
The city of Nampa is experiencing dramatic growth in its residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Nampa's family-friendly community has a distinct cultural heritage and its historic downtown stands poised for a renaissance. Civic amenities enhance the excitement of a culturally rich urban core and translate into a dynamic place to live and work.
Nampa boasts tremendous recreation opportunities, with swimming, boating, fishing, off-road trails, hiking and bird watching. Just 15 miles south of town, the Snake River winds through a dramatic desert canyon. The Boise Mountains (30 miles to the north) and Owyhee Mountains (30 miles to the south) provide ample opportunities for skiing, alpine hiking, hunting, rock climbing, and amazing sightseeing. There are vast public lands perfect for exploring, biking and camping. The city sits at an elevation of 2,480 feet, and the high desert climate offers four seasons with mild winters.