Advanced Cardiac Imaging (1:6 weekend only call) - Milwaukee, WI

Location

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Care Delivery Brand

Our organization

Compensation

Annual base salary: $541,826 - $591,826

Overview & Requirements

We invite you to become a part of our team as a multi-modality advanced imaging cardiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, associated with one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the nation.

At our organization, we strive to create a supportive environment where physicians feel empowered, valued, and equipped to excel in their roles. You will join a leading integrated system dedicated to innovation, community well-being, and professional development. If you are looking for opportunities for growth, meaningful contributions, or a supportive team, this is the place for you.

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center stands as the largest hospital in Wisconsin and serves as the cornerstone of our cardiovascular program. This flagship facility hosts our cardiac specialty centers, the state's largest heart transplant/VAD program, and the most extensive Structural Valve Program in Wisconsin. It is also central to our academic initiatives and pioneering research in cardiovascular diseases, including TAVR, TMVR, tricuspid interventions, LAAO, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and cardiogenic shock. Our robust fellowship program, with over 30 trainees in various cardiology specialties, underscores our commitment to training future physicians.

Our Advanced Imaging Core Group offers comprehensive coverage for echocardiography, interventional echocardiography, cardiac CT, SPECT/PET, and CMR within a well-established cardiovascular team (comprising 75 cardiologists across the system, with 25 at the Aurora St. Luke's campus). The ideal candidate will have completed an advanced imaging fellowship and possess a keen interest in multi-modality imaging, structural heart disease procedures, clinical education, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret transthoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiograms
• Provide coverage and interpretation for cardiac CT
• Conduct interpretations for nuclear cardiology
• Interpret cardiac MRI (if applicable)
• Supervise the stress laboratory, which is staffed with physician assistants for nuclear and echocardiographic stress tests
• Engage in structural heart interventions within our established program (if desired)
• Mentor general cardiology fellows, advanced imaging fellows, cardiac sonography students, and other trainees
• Contribute to the academic endeavors of the Wisconsin Cardiovascular service line, including guiding trainees in preparing abstracts and publications
• Choose to focus entirely on imaging or include clinic and hospital services
• Participate in a weekend call rotation of 1:6, covering full Saturdays and Sundays of imaging
• No general cardiology call required
• Primary work location: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
• Utilize EPIC EMR
• Be part of a nationally recognized integrated organization with a physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Access DAX Copilot, an AI-driven clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, to streamline workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review and signature
• Experience a diverse and inclusive environment that ensures safe and equitable care for all patients

Compensation Details

Annual base salary: $541,826

Potential annual incentive bonus of up to $50,000

Sign-on bonus available

Training and Experience Required

• Board certified or eligible in general cardiology
• Board certified or eligible in echocardiography/Level III in Echocardiography
• Board certified or eligible in cardiac CT/Level II or III in Cardiac CT
• Board certified or eligible in cardiac MRI/Level II or III in Cardiac CMR
• Board certified or eligible in nuclear cardiology/Level II or III in Nuclear Cardiology
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Medical License
• Completion of an advanced imaging fellowship (1-2 years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT
• Proven track record in clinical research related to advanced imaging
• Experience and interest in structural CT
• Passion for educating cardiology fellows in cardiac imaging

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a population nearing one million, Milwaukee combines the advantages of a major city with the charm of a close-knit community across its diverse neighborhoods. Culturally rich, Milwaukee offers a variety of options, including performing arts centers, theaters, and museums, highlighted by an internationally acclaimed lakefront art museum and one of the nation's top ten zoos. The city is sophisticated, scenic, affordable, and filled with events, boasting an impressive selection of public and private schools, including UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University, along with award-winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and one of the most convenient international airports globally.