Advanced HF & Transplant Cardiologist — Academic Leader

Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

401k

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Valhalla, NY, seeks an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist to join its full-time faculty. The physician will oversee evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure and assess for heart transplantation and LVAD therapy.

The role includes pre- and post-transplant care, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and participation in education and research within the Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Medical License or eligibility to obtain.
• Fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure & transplant cardiology.
• Board certification in cardiovascular disease and in advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology or eligibility.
• Experience evaluating heart transplant candidates and providing pre-/post-transplant care.
• Experience in managing LVADs and temporary/durable mechanical circulatory support.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary heart failure, transplant and MCS teams.
• Strong academic interests and involvement in education/research.
• Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure.
• Assess for heart transplantation and LVAD candidacy.
• Deliver pre- and post-transplant care and longitudinal management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Engage in education and research with affiliated medical college.

Skills

Heart failure

Transplant cardiology

LVAD management

Academic collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD

Fellowship in advanced heart failure & transplant

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Valhalla, NY, seeks an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist to join its full-time faculty. The physician will oversee evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure and assess for heart transplantation and LVAD therapy.

The role includes pre- and post-transplant care, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and participation in education and research within the Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute.