<p>A dedicated Heart Institute and Hospital in Tampa, Florida is recruiting a Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist to step into the role of Medical Director of Cardiac Imaging — a leadership position with immediate scope and a clear runway for expansion across a 16-hospital network. This is a rare opportunity to be one of only two cardiac imaging specialists in a large, growing cardiovascular program, working alongside a multidisciplinary cardiology team at a 288-bed, nationally recognized Heart Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Tampa's combination of a major-market lifestyle, year-round climate, and no state income tax makes this one of the more compelling locations in the Southeast for a subspecialist at this career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary plus RVU-based productivity incentive</li> <li>Medical Director of Cardiac Imaging title and responsibilities from day one, with potential to expand oversight across the full 16-hospital network</li> <li>Minimal call burden — structured for strong quality of life</li> <li>CME time off and CME allowance included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (specific plan details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Teaching affiliation with Cardiology Fellows — academic engagement without a full academic workload</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role overseeing cardiac imaging at a 288-bed dedicated Heart Center with the opportunity to extend coverage across a 16-hospital network</li> <li>Only one other Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist currently in the entire network — significant clinical and leadership influence from the outset</li> <li>Advanced imaging infrastructure on-site: Cardiac MRI and 128-slice Cardiac CT</li> <li>Joining an established cardiovascular group of 4 General Cardiologists, 1 Interventional Cardiologist, and 3 Electrophysiologists; additional General Cardiologist, Cardiac Imager, and Interventional Cardiologist currently being recruited</li> <li>Facility holds Atrial Fibrillation Certification — among the first hospitals in the Tampa area to achieve this designation</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</li> <li>Teaching environment with Cardiology Fellows integrated into the program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Cardiovascular Disease required</li> <li>Subspecialty training and expertise in cardiac imaging (Cardiac MRI and/or Cardiac CT); fellowship-level preparation expected</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Readiness to assume Medical Director responsibilities and provide imaging leadership across a large hospital network</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tampa is one of Florida's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, offering a full urban amenity set — professional sports, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches — alongside a cost of living that remains favorable compared to other major metros. Florida's absence of a state income tax is a meaningful financial advantage for high-earning specialists. The region's warm climate, waterfront recreation, and international airport connectivity make Tampa an easy sell for physicians relocating with families or seeking an active outdoor lifestyle year-round.</p>