Description

Job Description

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiac Electrophysiologist to establish and grow a new Electrophysiology (EP) program in one of the fastest-growing communities in South Texas.

This is a unique opportunity to build a service line from the ground up while collaborating with an established cardiology group that provides a strong and consistent referral base. The incoming physician will be supported by experienced cardiovascular staff and will have the opportunity to help design the EP lab, select preferred mapping technology, and shape the future of electrophysiology services for the region.

Physicians will enjoy the autonomy of program development combined with the stability and resources of a hospital-employed model.

Position Snapshot

• Specialty: Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Employment Type: Hospital-employed
• Practice Setting: Mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Program Development: Lead and develop a new Electrophysiology program
• Facilities: Two state-of-the-art cath labs
• Technology: Opportunity to select preferred EP mapping system
• Anesthesia: 24/7 anesthesiology support
• Location: Laredo, Texas
• Visa Support: J-1 visa sponsorship available

Recruitment Package May Include

• Competitive salary aligned with MGMA benchmarks
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and benefits package
• Commencement bonus
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and marketing support
• Texas has NO personal state income tax

Position Highlights

• Lead the development of a new Electrophysiology program with strong hospital leadership support
• Collaborate with an established cardiology group generating a robust referral base for EP services
• Opportunity to select EP mapping system and help design the electrophysiology lab and workflows
• Balanced inpatient and outpatient practice
• Work alongside experienced cardiovascular staff in two modern cath labs
• Hospital-employed position offering stability and comprehensive support
• Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship required
• Spanish language skills are helpful but not required

About Laredo Medical Center

Laredo Medical Center is a 326-bed licensed acute care hospital providing comprehensive medical services to residents of South Texas and the surrounding region.

Hospital distinctions include:

• Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI
• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Home to the largest emergency department in the region

The hospital continues to expand cardiovascular services to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community.

About Laredo, Texas

Laredo is a vibrant city of more than 320,000 residents located along the scenic Rio Grande in South Texas. Known for its rich cultural heritage, welcoming community, and warm climate, Laredo offers physicians an outstanding quality of life while practicing in a growing medical market.

With continued population growth and increasing demand for cardiovascular care, Laredo offers physicians the chance to build a meaningful practice while enjoying an affordable and family-friendly lifestyle.

Community Highlights

• Welcoming and family-oriented community
• Recently ranked among the safest cities in Texas
• Affordable housing and low cost of living
• No personal state income tax
• Highly rated public and private schools
• Over 260 sunny days per year
• Rich culture, festivals, and historic downtown district
• Exceptional Tex-Mex cuisine and locally owned restaurants
• Outdoor recreation including golf, birding, hiking, and nearby state parks
• Convenient access to San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country

Job ID: 49029
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: Yes
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

Laredo Medical Center (LMC) is a state-of-the-art, 326-bed acute care facility serving fast-growing Laredo (population 200,000) and the surrounding area. Laredo Medical Center, which is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and has been serving the healthcare needs of its community for more than 110 years, is an integrated delivery system featuring a wide array of sophisticated medical care in an attractive, welcoming environment. LMC is the area's only heart hospital, offering complete diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. Its cardiology unit includes two open heart operating rooms, a recently upgraded cardiac cath lab (with a second scheduled to open mid-2007), and inpatient cardiac rehabilitation services. LMC is the area's only accredited Chest Pain Center. The Sanchez Cancer Center, the Family Birth Center, and the Sleep and Seizure Disorder Center are other centers of excellence at the 650,000-square-foot complex, which is located on a 50-acre campus near downtown Laredo. The facility includes two medical office buildings.

Laredo Medical Center offers:

• Inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services for our regional delivery area from birth through the senior years.
• A one-stop health care facility, designed with the kind of convenience that allows you to coordinate tests and physician appointments for the same visit.
• 24/7 emergency and trauma care Cardiac services, including: heart catheterization, balloon angioplasty, open-heart surgery, and heart valve replacement.

Laredo is located on the north bank of the historical Rio Grande River (or Rio Bravo, as it is known in Mexico). The community boasts an outstanding school system, the Laredo Independent School District, an educational partner with the City of Laredo and the larger global community, with focus on developing and educating students by providing a relevant and challenging curriculum through innovative programs.

The town has experienced continuous growth over the years. Between 1960 and 1990 Laredo's population has more than doubled. This is attributed to Laredo's growing importance as a manufacturing and trading center on the Texas-Mexico border, which has drawn increasing numbers of people from the surrounding region.