Interventional Cardiologist â€" Established Practice | Laredo, TX; No State Tax

Job Description

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join an established and growing cardiology group in South Texas. This opportunity is ideal for both experienced physicians and new graduates looking to build a successful practice in a supportive, high-quality clinical environment.

• Open to experienced Interventional Cardiologists and new fellowship graduates
• Two brand new state‑of‑the‑art cath labs
• Completion of an Interventional Cardiology fellowship required
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Office space available
• Spanish‑speaking ability is a plus but not required
• Highly competitive recruitment package based on MGMA guidelines
• No personal state income tax in Texas

Laredo Medical Center is a 326‑bed acute care facility and a regional leader in advanced cardiovascular and emergency care, offering:

• Chest Pain Accreditation v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation
• Level III Trauma Center with the largest emergency department in the community
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center
• First hospital in Laredo to achieve Center for Excellence designation

• Population of approximately 322,000
• Ranked among the safest cities in the U.S.
• Low cost of living and excellent physician compensation
• Warm, sunny weather year‑round
• Award‑winning public and private schools
• Historic downtown with vibrant arts, culture, and festivals
• Renowned Tex‑Mex cuisine and locally owned restaurants
• Abundant outdoor recreation including state parks, golf, birding, and hiking trails

Job

Employment Type:
Full Time

Accepts J-1 Waivers:
No

Accepts H-1b Visas:
No

Laredo Medical Center (LMC) is a state‑of‑the‑art, 326‑bed acute care facility serving fast‑growing Laredo and the surrounding area. 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, located on a 50‑acre campus near downtown Laredo. The facility includes two medical office buildings.

• A one‑stop health care facility, designed with the 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. The community boasts an outstanding school system, the Laredo Independent School District, and an educational partner with the City of Laredo and the larger global community.

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.