General Cardiologists Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Full Time General Cardiologists for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time BC/BE general cardiologist, to join our dynamic practice in our Department of Medicine.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community, while participating in the education of the next generation of health care providers, in one of the best places to live in the United States.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH comprises four hospitals:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center.

Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region.

Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage
7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy).

Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.

Our Division of Cardiology provides consultative inpatient services and outpatient care for patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease, among others. We are a key training site for SCVMC residents. Physicians who join the Division of Cardiology are pleased to find a very collegial work environment, with robust specialty and ancillary support, and an integrated electronic health record system (Epic).

This position is for a board eligible or board-certified general Cardiologist. Responsibilities include both inpatient and outpatient work. Inpatient responsibilities include rounding on CCU and Consult services with residents. When off inpatient service, physicians rotate with colleagues in clinic and read echoes, EKGs, and stress tests. The ideal candidate should be able to work closely with multiple individuals, physicians, managers, techs.

We offer competitive compensation and a generous comprehensive benefit package, including:

• 36 days of leave per year
• 13 holidays
• 5 CME days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid malpractice (with tail coverage)
• Possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required)

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and  Med Force .

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta ruitmentgov.org.

The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal…