Advanced Heart Failure / Transplant Cardiologist

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is seeking a full-time academic cardiologist at the assistant or associate professor level to focus on Heart Failure and Transplantation. The successful candidate will join a leading team of cardiologists in a prestigious heart health center known for its excellence in patient care and education, located in a vibrant multicultural city.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits including dental and disability insurance

Competitive salary derived from clinical billings

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree and FRCPC in Cardiology.
• Completion of a fellowship in advanced HF/transplant is necessary.
• Strong academic interest and teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient ward service and consultations for heart failure patients one week in 5.
• Participate in outpatient clinics for heart failure and LVAD patients at least 1.5 days per week.
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical care

Research

Education

MD degree

FRCPC certification in Cardiology or equivalent

Advanced HF / transplant fellowship

Job description

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is looking for a full-time academic cardiologist at the assistant or associate professor level with a clinical and academic focus on Heart Failure and Transplantation.

The successful applicant would join a group of 50 cardiologists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). UOHI is a large tertiary centre providing cardiovascular care to Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre. It employs over 1,400 physicians, nurses, researchers, technicians, allied health professionals, and more. The Institute handles more than 235,000 patient visits yearly from across Canada.

In addition to state-of-the-art catheterization (4) and electrophysiology (4) labs, a dedicated cardiac imaging facility with PET, MRI, CT, SPECT, and echocardiography imaging, core facilities include 96 inpatient ward beds, an intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) with 14 beds, an intensive cardiac surgery unit (CSICU) with 27 beds, a Day Unit with 36 beds, a Reference Centre with 11 beds, and a Structural Procedure Unit of 6 beds.

The Division is renowned for delivery of outstanding cardiac care, excellence in education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels (recognized as a leading training program in Canada and internationally), and recognized internationally for its research in electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, STEMI / ACS coronary intervention, valvular disease, cardiac transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, and other areas, with particular strength in heart failure and structural interventions.

Responsibilities :

The successful applicant would join a group of 5 advanced heart failure doctors, comprising the service at UOHI. The applicant would be expected to provide in-patient ward service and consultations for heart failure patients one week in 5, provide on-call service for advanced HF / transplant and LVAD patients one week in 5, participate in advanced HF / transplant and LVAD outpatient clinics at least 1.5 days per week, possibly participate in echo lab and/or cath lab (right heart catheterization and myocardial biopsy), and participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, FRCPC certification in Cardiology (or equivalent), and have completed an advanced HF / transplant fellowship. International candidates will be considered.

The licensing path for U.S. trained physicians has recently been simplified, and full details are available here: CPSO - Practising in Ontario: Information for U.S.-Trained Physicians.

Why choose Ontario?

Streamlined licensing pathways - U.S. physicians certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties are eligible for licensure without additional certifications or examinations.

Lowest membership fees - Ontario has the lowest regulatory membership fee among all Canadian provinces.

Efficient & timely registration - CPSO is committed to quick and transparent processing, ensuring a smooth transition for physicians looking to practice in Ontario.

Pathways for U.S.-trained Physicians

If you hold Board certification, you are eligible to practice independently without additional certification or examination.

Candidates must be a member of, or be eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association, and have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario.

Candidates must have a strong academic interest (either teaching/research or quality improvement) and experience teaching medical students and residents. Practice profile will be negotiated based on expected academic and clinical deliverables. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience; however, we are targeting applications from those who qualify for Assistant Professor or above.

The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions, and therefore, in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French/English) candidate would be preferred.

Additional Information :

The Ottawa Hospital is a 1150-bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec at four inpatient sites (Civic, General, Heart Institute, and the Rehabilitation Centre) and one ambulatory centre (Riverside). There are approximately 50,000 inpatient admissions, 160,000 emergency visits, and over one million outpatient visits annually.

The Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation (OHIRC) is UOHI’s research arm, supporting scientists and investigators with grant funding, contracts, and core services, including research management, grant review, manuscript support, and mentorship programs.

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) ranks fourth in Canada for competitive, peer-reviewed grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. It houses over 2,200 researchers, publishes more than 2,000 studies annually, and is highly ranked for research impact and funding.

The Department of Medicine is research-intensive, holding 28 University Research Chairs, receiving approximately $60 million in external research funding annually, and publishing around 1,200 peer-reviewed articles yearly.

The Faculty of Medicine at uOttawa is a top-tier Canadian medical faculty, ranked 3rd for research intensity and 4th for citations nationally. It is the largest bilingual university in the world and has a strong reputation for high-quality research and clinical excellence.

The City of Ottawa offers a vibrant multicultural and bilingual environment with numerous cultural, sporting, and natural resources, making it an ideal place for families and healthy living.

The Department of Medicine values equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and others from historically underrepresented groups. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terms of Employment :

The income for this position is derived from clinical billings, salary support, honorariums/stipends. Full-time physicians are offered health and welfare benefits, including extended health, dental, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Applications :

Interested applicants should submit a 1–2-page letter of intent, three references (who will not be contacted without permission), and a CV to Dr. David Birnie, Division Head, Cardiology, care of: