Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist - Mechanical Circulatory Support Medical Director

AdventHealth Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Transplant Institute seeks a fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist to serve as LVAD Medical Director. The role focuses on leading LVAD and MCS programs, collaborating across a multidisciplinary team, and driving innovation through clinical trials and recovery research.

The position emphasizes strategic program development with substantial administrative time and involvement in the Myocardial Recovery Consortium.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology with fellowship training.
• Minimum 3+ years post-fellowship experience with mechanical circulatory support programs.
• Active involvement in clinical research and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the LVAD and MCS programs in a busy Central Florida market.
• Collaborate with surgeons and cardiology teams to advance patient care.
• Drive innovation through trials and myocardial recovery research.
• Allocate administrative time for strategic program development.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure

Transplant Cardiology

Leadership

Clinical Research

Education

Fellowship-trained in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology

Tools

LVAD Program Tools

Job description

AdventHealth Transplant Institute (AHTI) is seeking a fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist to serve as LVAD Medical Director and help shape the future of one of the nation's busiest and innovative heart failure programs.As the MCS Director, you will:Lead and grow our LVAD and MCS programs in a rapidly expanding Central Florida market.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of currently 4 cardiac surgeons, 8 cardiologists and expanding.Drive innovation through clinical trials and myocardial recovery research.Receive up to 500 hours of dedicated administrative time for strategic program development.Program Highlights45+ heart transplants and 40+ LVADs annually250+ temporary MCS devices implanted each yearMember of the Myocardial Recovery ConsortiumActive participant and top enroller in MCS clinical trialsState-of-the-art 32-bed cardiothoracic transplant ICUIntegrated hospital-based OPO (OurLegacy)Ideal CandidateBoard Certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology3+ years of post-fellowship experienceStrong passion for mechanical circulatory supportProven involvement in clinical researchCommitted to multidisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement