Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to lead a robust LVAD program within a major teaching affiliate.

The role emphasizes multidisciplinary care, program expansion, and collaboration with ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine and HonorHealth Research Institute. Board-certified cardiologists with LVAD experience are preferred for shaping clinical pathways and advancing innovative care.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiology and Advanced HF/Transplant.
• LVAD experience required.
• Commitment to high-acuity care and program growth.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking clinician-leader.
• Experience with teaching/mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in multidisciplinary care and program expansion.
• Contribute to academic initiatives and research engagement.
• Shape systemwide clinical pathways and strategic direction.

Skills

Board Certification in Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant

LVAD experience

High-acuity care

Teaching / education

Collaborative leadership

Education

MD or DO

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist Opportunity

Robust LVAD Program

HonorHealth – Scottsdale, Arizona

ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering

Primary Teaching Affiliate

Why HonorHealth?

A High-Performing Advanced Heart Failure & MCS Program

• Join a strong, established program built for growth.
• Contribute to our durable LVAD program with a fully developed temporary MCS infrastructure including ECMO and temporary VADs.
• Partner with an experienced heart team: an Advanced HF specialist, interventionalists, CT surgeons, a dedicated VAD coordinator, APPs, and more.

A Cardiac Surgery Program Built for Major Impact

• Four dedicated cardiothoracic surgeons
• 70+ aligned cardiologists across the system
• Integrated care pathways designed for innovation, quality, and expansion

Academic Momentum & Innovation

• ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine & Advanced Engineering – a teaching experience unlike any other designed for innovation and next generation healthcare
• Work with cardiology fellows and ACGME trainees across the system
• Research engagement opportunities through HonorHealth Research Institute
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and potential device‑industry collaborations

Position Highlights

• Engage in multidisciplinary care and program expansion
• Interest in pulmonary hypertension welcome but not required

Influence clinical pathways, research, and systemwide strategy

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the Southwest’s most dynamic cardiovascular programs and help shape the future of advanced heart failure care, mechanical circulatory support, and academic innovation.

The HonorHealth referral footprint includes the 9-acute care hospitals with over 1,800 beds, 20-Urgent Cares and over 100- ambulatory clinics.As a non-profit health system locally owned and managed, HonorHealth is known as the “Physician Centric” healthcare system. Our flagship North Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Heart Care is a regional destination center of excellence, home to a thriving LVAD and MCS program, nationally recognized cardiac surgery, and a deeply collaborative heart team.

As a suburban hospital, you can live and work in one America’s most desirable cities!

What We’re Looking For

• Board Certified in Cardiology and Advanced HF/Transplant
• Skilled in temporary & durable MCS (LVAD experience required)
• Commitment to high‑acuity care, teaching, and program growth
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking clinician‑leader
• Highly Competitive Salary-100% Adv. HF - no wRVU Target
• No non‑compete clause
• EPIC EMR
• Supportive, physician‑led organizational culture

Why Scottsdale/Phoenix?

• Sunshine – Natural Vitamin D
• Outdoor living: hiking, cycling, lakes, golf, and skiing nearby
• Excellent Public and nationally ranked charter schools includes BASIS (#1) and Great Hearts and Bi‑Lingual and Religious schools
• Safe neighborhoods with lots of green areas and parks– best of suburban, city or urban lifestyles
• World‑class dining, and a vibrant cultural scene
• International airport, big‑city amenities without big‑city congestion

Shape the future of Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support with HonorHealth.