Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist — Transplant & VAD Care

Houston Methodist Specialty Care Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Access to state-of-the-art resources

Professional development opportunities

Startup research support

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our premier Heart & Vascular Center. You will care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring VADs and heart transplantation, in a collaborative, research‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years post‑fellowship experience or outstanding fellowship graduates with a strong potential, and a commitment to advancing therapies and patient outcomes through

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology.
• Proven expertise in managing complex heart failure and advanced therapy cases.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care for advanced heart failure patients, from diagnosis to long-term management, in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients for therapies including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and heart transplantation.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team comprising transplant surgeons, heart failure nurses, and pharmacists to develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in clinical trials and contribute to research initiatives aimed at enhancing heart failure outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and management of heart failure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaborative

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board-certified in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology

Post-fellowship experience ≥3 years

Job description

Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our premier Heart & Vascular Center. You will care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring VADs and heart transplantation, in a collaborative, research‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years post‑fellowship experience or outstanding fellowship graduates with a strong potential, and a commitment to advancing therapies and patient outcomes through