Cardiologist- Advanced Heart Failure

Baylor Scott & White Health; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to lead their advanced heart failure program. The role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive patient care, and engaging in cutting-edge research to enhance treatment outcomes. Operating within a top healthcare system, the position promises a dynamic clinical practice with teaching opportunities and innovative care delivery.

Qualifications

• Expertise in LVAD management and advanced heart failure treatment.
• Experience in hospital-based practices with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and research engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists in advanced heart failure care.
• Provide consultative and inpatient cardiac services.
• Engage in innovative programs and clinical trials to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Advanced Heart Failure Management

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO with Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure

Job description

The ChristianaCare Center for Heart & Vascular Health is currently seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join and lead our Advanced Heart Failure Program at the Center for Heart & Vascular Health.

1. Lead a multidisciplinary team of board-certified specialists, including Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, experienced Nurse Practitioners, and Heart Failure Care Navigators in one of the top 10 largest volume heart failure hospital systems in the United States.
2. Provide advanced heart failure care services independently, including optimal management of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
3. Participate in patient care through consultative and inpatient cardiac services, patient admissions under the Advanced Heart Failure/LVAD service, outpatient care in our Heart Failure Outpatient Center, on-call coverage, and teaching opportunities with ChristianaCare's Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship.
4. Support the Heart & Vascular Center's initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes through innovative programs, new technologies including virtual health care delivery, and participation in research and clinical trials.
5. Provide collaborative leadership with the leadership of the Heart and Vascular Service line, Section of Cardiology, and Medical Group.

About the Team

The ChristianaCare Advanced Heart Failure Group consists of 4 Advanced Heart Failure Doctors, along with advanced practice clinicians and support staff. Our section of Cardiology includes diverse community-based practices and a hospital-based cardiology group of 25 cardiologists and 16 advanced practice clinicians. The practice offers busy clinical practice, teaching opportunities for Cardiology Fellows and House staff, and engagement in clinical research. The Center for Heart and Vascular Health at Christiana Hospital manages a high volume of cardiac procedures and provides advanced heart failure services, including LVAD management. ChristianaCare is affiliated with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and partners with Pennsylvania Hospital for cardiac transplantation and transplant medicine services.

About ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare has earned continued Gold Seal of Approval™ by The Joint Commission. As the largest healthcare provider in the state, ChristianaCare is committed to high standards of patient care and staff well-being. It has received numerous awards including the AHA Gold award for heart failure, the AHA Platinum award for myocardial infarction care, the AACN Beacon Award for Excellence, and the Daisy Foundation Award for nursing excellence. The system operates a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level 1 trauma center, and provides extensive cardiovascular, cancer, and women’s health services. ChristianaCare emphasizes high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective care, with a focus on population health and value-based care, shaping the future of healthcare.