Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 414,523 - 626,308; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arizona seeks an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to deliver exceptional inpatient and outpatient care. You will manage diverse heart failure patients and engage in clinical research while mentoring fellows and residents. Candidates should hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified in cardiovascular diseases, and have fellowship completion in advanced heart failure. The position offers a competitive salary within a thriving academic health center.

Qualifications

• Board certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Proven experience with temporary mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Ability to obtain full and unrestricted hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional inpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure.
• Manage outpatient care for a range of heart failure patients.
• Train and mentor general cardiology fellows and medical students.

Skills

Board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases

Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices

Teaching and mentoring

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ABIM-accredited Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Join the esteemed team at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, the flagship hub of Dignity Health and a member of CommonSpirit Health, as we seek a highly skilled and ambitious Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to join our thriving cardiovascular division.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional inpatient care and on-call coverage for patients with advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock, ensuring their immediate and long-term well‑being.
• Deliver outstanding outpatient care, managing a diverse range of heart failure patients and coordinating transplant evaluations.
• Optionally perform procedures such as right heart catheterizations with exercise and pharmacologic challenges, LVAD hemodynamic RAMP studies, endomyocardial biopsies, and pulmonary artery pressure monitor implants in our state‑of‑the‑art cardiac catheterization lab.
• Play a pivotal role in training and mentoring general cardiology fellows, medical students, and residents at our academic health center.
• Contribute to groundbreaking clinical research initiatives that drive advancements in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.
• Potential leadership opportunities.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Completion of an ABIM‑accredited Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship, with board eligibility or certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• Proven experience with temporary mechanical circulatory support devices, including VA‑ECMO, Impella CP/RP/5.5, Protek‑Duo, IABP, etc.
• Expertise in the peri‑ and post‑operative care of durable VAD patients and heart transplant recipients.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring, with preference for prior academic experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, eager to contribute to the growth of our expanding program.
• Ability to obtain full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals.
• Must obtain Arizona State medical licensure before starting in the position.

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. DHMG employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff across a wide variety of specialties, offering 73 sub‑specialty services. Physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is heavily involved in preparing tomorrow’s healthcare providers, complementing clinical services with translational and bench research to enhance medical education for residents and students.

Pay Range

$414,523 - $626,308 /year