• Meridian, LA – Electrophysiologist
• Lafayette, LA – Electrophysiologist
• New Iberia, LA – Interventional Cardiologist
• Zachary, LA – Interventional Cardiologist
• Gray, LA – Peripheral Interventional Fellow

• Comprehensive cardiovascular care including services for electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, complex device implantation and complex ablations
• State-of-the-art cath labs
• Excellent hospital relationships
• Host of annual medical conference attracting more than 4,000 attendees and receiving international exposure
• Focus on efficiency to maximize patient volume and minimize non-productivity
• Balanced workloads with nurse practitioners
• Comprehensive benefits including paid medical malpractice, health, life, disability, 401K and pension
• Office space located on or near hospital campuses with comprehensive diagnostics
• Opportunity to participate in device and pharmaceutical research trials
• Latest technology in telemedicine

• Our mid-sized cities are major destinations for cultural amenities, entertainment and services with quick access to international airports.
• Booming economies with diverse populations
• Upscale developments and some of the best dining and shopping in the regions we serve
• Year-round mild climate – outdoorsman’s paradise

Interventional Fellows will work with the country’s leading peripheral interventionalist in this one-year program designed for the interventional cardiologist who has an interest in PAD diagnosis and interventions.  We have state-of-the-art cath labs and excellent hospital relationships.

• Advanced Comprehensive PAD Interventional Training – Hand’s on
• Working primarily with Dr. Craig Walker
• Focused training in coronary and peripheral procedures
• High volume  ~400 procedures per fellow
• Complex referrals from other physicians around the world
• Clinic time required for PVD patient evaluation and diagnosis
• Occasional Hospital rounds/consults  
• Opportunity to work with other CIS experienced physicians and perform additional complex procedures such as EVAR and carotid stenting
• Work at physician owned ASC/OBL with dedicated hand selected clinical staff
• Full time invasive ultrasound technologists
• Ultrasound guided access allows physician to access difficult arteries and veins
• CRNA on site
• Chronic Limb Ischemia
• Chronic Total Occlusion (Peripheral)
• Superficial Venous Therapies – RFA, Laser, Varithena
• Venograms to identify Venous Thrombectomy, May Thurner, Central Venous Compression
• IVUS
• Atherectomy – Laser, Orbital, and Directional
• Diagnostic Carotid Angiograms (Carotid Stent performed at hospital)
• Pedal loop reconstruction
• Alternate access pedal, axillary, brachial, antegrade aortic occlusion, aortic bi iliac reconstruction, vena caval bi iliac reconstruction
• Single vessel PCI
• First to use new technology, devices, wires, etc
• Exposure and access to industry for further and future education, networking and job opportunities
• Access to non-stock items when needed
• Participate in clinical research trials

REQUIREMENTS

• Program intended for Interventional Cardiologists
• Louisiana Medical License or ability to obtain
• Board Certification in Cardiology and/or Interventional Cardiology
• US Citizens, Green Card

LOCATION

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Gray LA

PROGRAM LENGTH

12 months

COMPENSATION

$100,000 annually + CIS employee benefits

START DATE

Flexible depending on Louisiana license and hospital privileges

Professional Liability Insurance

Provided by CIS

HOUSING + TRAVEL

Physician's Responsibility