Job Description
Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist provides comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with complex heart failure and cardiomyopathy. This role includes advanced medical management, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and participation in advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation, when applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with advanced and refractory heart failure Diagnose and treat cardiomyopathies and complex cardiovascular conditions Optimize guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure patients Assess and manage patients for advanced heart failure therapies, including mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation, as applicable Participate in inpatient and outpatient heart failure services Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, critical care, nephrology, pharmacy, nutrition, and social services Participate in heart failure conferences, case reviews, and transplant selection meetings as applicable Provide consultation services to referring providers Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic testing (e.g., echocardiography, hemodynamic assessment) consistent with training and privileges Supervise and educate trainees and advanced practice providers, as applicable Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and patient safety initiatives Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)