Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology - Physician

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center - HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

No state income tax

Academic opportunities

401k with match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center seeks an advanced heart failure/cardiac transplant cardiologist to help lead the growing heart failure program for an employed cardiac group as a Medical Director.

The candidate should be board certified or eligible in cardiology with advanced heart failure/cardiac transplant expertise, and eligible for Texas licensure; J1/H1B cap-exempt visas are not supported.

Qualifications

• Care for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pre- and post-transplant and VAD patients.
• Expertise in percutaneous and surgically placed mechanical circulatory support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growing heart failure program as Medical Director.
• Provide advanced clinical care for heart failure and transplant patients.
• Collaborate with the cardiology team to advance outcomes and research.

Skills

Heart failure care

Cardiac transplant

VAD management

Echocardiography

Cardiac catheterization

Education

Board certification in cardiology (advanced heart failure/cardiac transplant)

Texas medical licensure eligibility

Job description

DescriptionSpecialization:Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant

Job Summary:

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to employ an advanced heart failure/cardiac transplant cardiologist to help lead the growing heart failure program for an employed cardiac group as a Medical Director.

Qualified Candidates:

Care for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pre- and post-transplant and VAD patients, all forms of both percutaneous and surgically placed mechanical circulatory supportBoard certified or board eligible in cardiology in advanced heart failure/cardiac transplantCertified in cardiac catherization, endocardial biopsy, and echocardiographyEligible for licensure in Texas, J1 and H1B cap-exempt visa not supportedGreat opportunity to work with an advanced heart failure team and renowned cardiology practice

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and disability, 401k with match, PTO, and more
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Academic opportunities
• No state income tax
• Tort reform

About HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare in the Greater Houston area, treating nearly a million patients annually. With an employee base of 15, 000, HCA Houston Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 14 hospitals, 11 ambulatory surgery centers, 15 freestanding emergency centers, 24 CareNow urgent care centers and numerous freestanding diagnostic imaging facilities. The system also includes a regional transfer center that provides support for patient transfers into and out of HCA Houston Healthcare facilities as well as access to ground and air transportation within a 150-mile radius. As one of the region’s largest healthcare systems, HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Houston Healthcare also is a major supporter of the University of Houston College of Nursing and the University of Houston College of Medicine. For more information, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com.