Advanced Heart Failure/VAD Cardiologist at Oklahoma Heart Institute in Tulsa, OK

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 518,000 - 633,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oklahoma Heart Institute in Tulsa, OK seeks a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist for its Advanced Heart Failure Center. 100% AHF role with a multidisciplinary team, Epic EMR and Ambient AI scribe integration to improve workflow and documentation.

Join a program established in 2018 with dedicated APPs, coordinators, and a physician-friendly leadership. Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure completed or near completion.
• Board-certified/eligible in Cardiology with specialty in Advanced Heart Failure.
• Interest in growth of VAD Destination Therapy program.
• Experience with cardiogenic shock and temporary mechanical circulatory support.
• Interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, cardio-oncology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension welcome.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of the VAD Destination Therapy program.
• Collaborate with APPs, coordinators and scribes to optimize patient care.
• Manage cardiogenic shock and temporary mechanical circulatory support.
• Deliver comprehensive advanced heart failure services and research collaboration.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure

Cardiology

Research interest

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure

Tools

Epic EMR

Ambient AI scribe

Job description

Overview

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) located in Tulsa, OK seeks a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center, which offers a comprehensive array of heart failure therapies, a destination LVAD and all FDA-approved pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic/amyloid cardiomyopathy therapies along with pulmonary artery sensor implants/monitoring, and access to multiple research trials.

About the Position:

• Candidates should be well-trained in all aspects of clinical cardiology and have completed or will complete a Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure


• 100% Advanced Heart Failure Position


• Join 3 AHF Physicians with dedicated APPs, coordinators, and personal scribe.


• Provide expertise in the continued growth of our VAD Destination Therapy Program (Established in 2018)


• Experience in management of cardiogenic shock and management of temporary mechanical circulatory support


• An interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, cardio-oncology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and/or pulmonary hypertension welcome


• Center is a attached to Oklahoma Heart Institute & Hillcrest Medical Center facilitating outpatient IV diuresis, infusion s, telemetry, and access to same-day hospital services (labs, imaging, etc.).


• Smart Technology integrating Epic EMR with Ambient AI scribe technology available to automate documentation, reduces administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding, leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

- J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty

- O-1

Recruitment Package Overview:

• Guaranteed Salary: Starting at $575K


• Optional Incentives: Sign-on & commencement bonuses, residency/fellowship stipend, student loan repayment


• Technology & Support: EPIC EMR, Ambient Health AI for outpatient documentation


• Professional Perks: CME allowance, paid malpractice coverage


• Financial Wellness: Navigate Student Loans consultation


• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan


• Practice Growth: Marketing & development support

Oklahoma Heart Institute Recent Achievements:

• American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

About Oklahoma Heart Institute:

Oklahoma Heart Institutes Advanced Heart Failure Center is the region’s first dedicated inpatient and outpatient heart failure program. OHI’s Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists and advanced practice providers, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesia, and critical care CVICU physicians, among other medical experts make up this superlative heart failure team.

Building on a tradition of groundbreaking research and medical “firsts,” Oklahoma Heart Institute continues to earn national recognition. The collegial nature of the physician mix provides an unparalleled practice environment. From comprehensive diagnostics to complex cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, our cardiovascular program delivers the most advanced services and state-of-the-art technology. A physician-friendly management and leadership staff round out our patient-centered heart hospital.

About the Community:

Tulsa’s beautiful, south-central location provides ample sunshine and outdoor recreation year-round. An excellent cost of living, superb cultural events, an upscale housing market, progressive schools and friendly attractive neighborhoods make Tulsa an exceptional place to live.

Heart failure treatment in Tulsa - Oklahoma Heart Institute