<p>A well-established Heart Institute in Tampa, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible General Cardiologist to join a cohesive, multi-subspecialty cardiology group at a 288-bed dedicated Heart Center. The practice offers a full general cardiology scope — including TEE, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology — with robust APP support, a favorable 1:5 to 1:6 call rotation, and the academic stimulation of working alongside Cardiology Fellows. Tampa's year-round lifestyle, growing medical community, and no state income tax make this one of the more compelling community-based cardiology opportunities in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary plus RVU-based incentive compensation</li> <li>CME time off and CME allowance included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and retirement components)</li> <li>Call rotation of 1:5 to 1:6 — a genuine quality-of-life differentiator in cardiology</li> <li>Opportunity to teach and work alongside Cardiology Fellows</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Single-hospital model — all inpatient coverage concentrated at one 288-bed dedicated Heart Center, eliminating multi-site travel</li> <li>Full general cardiology modality scope: transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), nuclear cardiology, and additional imaging modalities</li> <li>Average daily patient load of 20–25 patients across inpatient and clinic settings</li> <li>APP support deployed in both the clinic and the hospital, reducing administrative and rounding burden</li> <li>Joining a group of 4 General Cardiologists, 2 Interventional Cardiologists, and 3 Electrophysiologists — a well-rounded subspecialty team with built-in referral infrastructure</li> <li>Facility is a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and one of the first hospitals in the region to achieve Atrial Fibrillation Certification</li> <li>First nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in its county</li> <li>Earned an "A" rating from the Leapfrog Group for quality and safety — a nationally recognized distinction</li> <li>Academic environment with Cardiology Fellows present, supporting teaching and mentorship opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Proficiency across general cardiology modalities including TEE, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology</li> <li>Comfort managing a daily inpatient and outpatient volume of 20–25 patients in a collaborative, multi-subspecialty group environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tampa is one of Florida's fastest-growing metros, offering a rare combination of urban amenities, waterfront living, and year-round warm weather — all with no state income tax. The greater Tampa Bay area features highly rated public and private schools, a vibrant restaurant and arts scene, professional sports franchises, and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches. Physicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets consistently find Tampa's real estate and overall affordability a significant lifestyle upgrade.</p>