Consultant Cardiologist | Hastings New Zealand

Odyssey Recruitment • Hastings, NE, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Seeking a consultant cardiologist for a non-interventional general cardiology practice in a regional general hospital offering a large range of surgical, medical, oncology, and radiological services.

Position Highlights

Full-time, permanent employment contract.
An expanding cardiology service run by a team of 5 cardiologists supported by one registrar, a house officer, inpatient cardiology nursing staff, a nurse practitioner, several clinical nurse specialists, and senior cardiology outpatient nurses, two cardiac sonographers, and two cardiac physiologists.
The general cardiologist delivers inpatient cardiology care approximately one in five weeks and outpatient ambulatory services predominantly from hospitals and clinics across the region.
Many opportunities to develop subspecialist interests that will complement the department’s current service.
The department’s facilities allow echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, exercise treadmill testing, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, a diagnostic angiography laboratory, and cardiac device implantation (as of this year). Proficiency in left and right heart catheterisation studies, temporary pacing wires, and pericardial drains is important.
Regional tertiary referral centre in Wellington Regional Hospital.
Cardiology is part of the 50 physician strong internal medicine department working in 12 sub-specialist areas.
The department provides medical education for undergraduate students and physician trainees with a robust education calendar in place.

Professional Requirements

FRACP or equivalent qualification.
Eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Remuneration Details

Qualification and experience step alignment with the ASMS SECA.
Employer matched superannuation contributions of up to 6% of annual earnings.
Relocation package including removal costs, flights, accommodation, and car hire.
Reimbursement of costs:
- Annual Practising Certificate.
- Medical Defence Assurance fees.
- College Membership Fees.
- Study and conference leave.

Hastings, Hawke’s Bay is famous for its excellent seaside ‘Mediterranean’ climate, wine, food, cultural events, and outdoor recreational activities. There is a strong sense of community. It is a wonderful place to raise children with a number of excellent schools that receive national recognition. The area offers an enviable lifestyle with a choice of urban or rural living, and little traffic congestion.