Advanced Heart Failure / Transplant Cardiologist

The Rane Center; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute seeks a full-time academic cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure and Transplantation. Join a renowned team, contribute to patient care and education, and engage in impactful research within a vibrant multicultural environment in Ottawa.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• MD degree and FRCPC certification required.
• Completion of an advanced HF/transplant fellowship is mandatory.
• Strong academic interest and teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care as part of a cardiology team.
• Participate in on-call duties and teach medical students and residents.
• Engage in high-impact research and academic activities.

Skills

Teaching

Patient Care

Cardiology Expertise

Education

MD degree

FRCPC certification in Cardiology

Advanced HF/transplant fellowship

Job description

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

The successful candidate will join a team of 50 cardiologists at UOHI, a large tertiary centre providing cardiovascular care to Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. UOHI is Canada's largest heart health centre, employing over 1,400 professionals and handling more than 235,000 patient visits annually.

The Institute features state-of-the-art facilities, including catheterization and electrophysiology labs, advanced cardiac imaging, inpatient wards, ICCU, CSICU, and specialized units.

The Division is renowned for cardiac care, education, and research, particularly in electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, interventions, and heart failure.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will join a team of 5 advanced heart failure specialists, providing inpatient and outpatient care, participating in on-call duties, and engaging in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications:

An MD degree, FRCPC certification in Cardiology (or equivalent), and completion of an advanced HF/transplant fellowship are required. International candidates are welcome.

Why choose Ontario?

Streamlined licensing pathways, low membership fees, and efficient registration processes.

Board certification allows independent practice without additional exams. Candidates should be eligible for licensure in Ontario and be members of the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

A strong academic interest and experience teaching are preferred. The academic rank will be based on qualifications, with a target of Assistant Professor or higher.

Preference may be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Additional Information:

The Ottawa Hospital is a 1150-bed tertiary-care facility serving a large population with extensive inpatient and outpatient services.

The research arms, OHIRC and OHRI, support high-impact research and have significant funding and publication records.

The Department of Medicine and the Faculty of Medicine are highly ranked nationally for research and academic excellence.

Ottawa offers a vibrant multicultural environment with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Department values equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups and providing accommodations upon request.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are prioritized. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Terms of Employment:

Income is derived from clinical billings, salary support, and stipends. Benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance.

Applications:

Interested applicants should submit a 1-2 page letter of intent, three references, and a CV to Dr. David Birnie, Division Head, Cardiology, care of the provided contact details.