Northern Californian ´University-town´ Non-Invasive Cardiology Position
Northstate Cardiology Consultants seeks a non-interventional cardiologist to join well established group of 5 highly experienced Board Certified cardiologists in private practice. The group seeks a partner with strong non-invasive skills and training including nuclear cardiology. General cardiology hospital responsibilities including call and consultation are shared with partners. Enloe Medical Center is a 391-bed, level II trauma center located in the vibrant Northern California city of Chico. It offers the North Valley a full continuum of health services. The Enloe Heart Program has a long-standing cardiac surgery program, full service Cardiac Cath Labs, including cardiac and peripheral interventions and electrophysiology. Serving more than 400,000 residents in a six-county region of Northern California, we provide quality, compassionate, cost-effective care to our patients. Enloe Medical Center encompasses seven separate facilities, and is the only hospital in a city of approximately 100,000. Payor mix is largely Medicare and commercial coverage with very minimal HMO presence. It is currently undergoing a $158 million expansion. The project is on schedule to be completed by 2011, and will more than double the size of the medical center. NCC is the largest cardiology group in the area, established 27 years ago with a modern, spacious office near the medical center and a noninvasive laboratory that includes cardiac echo and nuclear services as well as peripheral vascular imaging. The practice has a staff of 32 employees including 4 nurse practitioners. NCC has a strong regional presence with satellite offices and clinics in outlying communities as well as a extensive referral base. Partnership track is one year with nominal buy-in. Initial salary includes receipts based compensation that treats each cardiologist equitably, with an additional salary guarantee. Estimated income is $400-500K annually. All licensing fees, relocation expenses and malpractice insurance are covered. There is an established 401K plan with self-directed investing and access to the groups health insurance coverage. Chico is a very desirable and family-friendly place to live. It has a pleasant small town atmosphere without long commutes. The influence of California State University at Chico ensures a sophisticated and varied choice of cultural and entertainment activities. Chico has four annual seasons with an average winter temperature of 54 degrees, however snow activities are easily accessible in the nearby foothills and mountains. Chico is home to one of the largest municipal parks in the nation at over 3,600 acres. It offers miles of trails for hiking, biking and riding horses.Chico’s downtown is a thriving area for unique, independent retail shops and restaurants. Farmers markets attract crowds on Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings. The City Plaza hosts free concerts regularly during the summer. Performance venues large and small, bars, coffee shops, book stores and city offices contribute to a lively and flavorful experience.Nearby destinations include Lake Tahoe, Lassen National Park, Mount Shasta, Ashland, Napa Valley, Sacramento, The Gold Country, San Francisco, Reno and California coastal communities such as Mendocino.Chico has an excellent public school system that offers traditional and alternative elementary school options, high school College Connection, Young Scholars and International Baccalaureate programs as well as a full complement of athletics. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico,_California www.city-data.com/city/Chico-California.html www.chico.ca.us www.csuchico.edu www.downtownchico.net www.bidwellpark.org Warm regards, -Brett Crane Manager, Physician RecruitmentEnloe Medical CenterChico, California