Section Chief – Cardiology Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Salary Not Available Section Chief – Cardiology
LSU Health Shreveport

Location:

Shreveport, LA – 71129
Positions available: 1
Job #: 5600

Source:

LSU Health Shreveport

Posted:

6/5/2025

Web Site:

www.lsuhs.edu

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
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The Department of Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport is seeking a full-time Chief of the Section of Cardiology. This position will serve a critical role in the education of medical and allied health students, interns and residents in the Department of Medicine, fellows in the Section of Cardiology, and the faculty in the Section of Cardiology. The incumbent will serve as leader of the group of Cardiologists, advising the Chairperson regarding the hiring of faculty and staff and all other matters related to this group of physicians and staff employed within this group. The Chief of the Section of Cardiology will serve a critical role in the care of patients with cardiac illnesses, oversee the care of patients on the Cardiology service and in the Coronary Care Unit, provide consultative care to other physicians in the University regarding patients with Cardiac illnesses and undertake procedures needed for the care of patients with cardiac illnesses. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Promoting clinical production and creating opportunities in all department sections
• Leading by example in clinical excellence and clinical productivity
• Maintaining the clinical schedule and ensuring coverage for all clinical areas
• Review and submission of annual financial reports and budget requests
• Optimization of clinic operations via appropriate staffing, cooperation with APPs/scheduling/nurses/MAs/staff, and resource utilization in conjunction with leadership
• Developing and monitoring goals and business plans for all department sections
• Creation, implementation and review of appropriate quality metrics for faculty
• Assisting in the development of community outreach resources and programs
• Participation in leadership discussions regarding operations, clinical needs/barriers, services, etc.
• Lead and supervise regularly scheduled educational meetings
• Maintain office hour availability M-F outside of clinical responsibilities Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.
  Qualifications Candidates must have the following qualifications to be considered:
• Have an M.D.
• Be eligible for medical licensure and clinical practice in the state of Louisiana
• Board-Certified in the field of Cardiology
• Provide evidence of experience in the field of Cardiology
• Show competency in the interpretation of EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, and other relevant tests, as well as the management of patients with cardiac illnesses, both acute and chronic
• Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizations and donors Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will also have the following:
• Proven record of administrative and academic leadership
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in Interventional Cardiology Candidates must be clinically active, highly motivated and possess the leadership skills necessary to ensure a commitment of excellence in all areas of the program.

Additional Position Information PSN/PER Number:

PSN 00028386/706

Salary Range:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Primary Location:

Shreveport, LA (On-site position) About the School The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might h
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