The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time cardiologist to serve as Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab to support our team within the Division of Cardiology. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, leadership, and innovation alongside our team of cardiologists and advanced practice providers. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and education.

The position includes responsibilities in patient care, administration, program development, safety, quality, and access to imaging services. This position will work closely with the Chief of Cardiology and providers to achieve goals focused on outstanding patient care, quality, and safety. The job functions also include supervision of advanced practice providers and echo lab staff. An Academic title will be included with this position. 

The north-central New Mexico/Albuquerque area is a unique and stunning place in which to live with a diversity of climate, geography, and culture that defies easy description.  The city itself sits at the base of the Sandia Mountains along the Rio Grande Valley just south of Santa Fe.  The central New Mexico weather is nearly ideal with plentiful sun, and moderate temperatures and there is easy access to varying landscapes and climates both within the State and in close neighboring States.  Four-season outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant.  We invite you to come work, live, and play in this truly enchanted land.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board certified/board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease by date of hire
• Eligible to work in the United States 
• Board certification/board eligible in Echocardiography by date of hire  

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership skills in coordinating inpatient and outpatient care
• Experience with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease
• Teaching experience at all levels of training
• Training and/or experience in outcomes research
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

- Cover Letter

- CV (month/year format)

For more information contact: James Blankenship, MD at (jblankenship@salud.unm.edu).

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.