Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

HCA Healthcare; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join their team in a vibrant community on Florida's Gulf Coast. This role involves managing heart failure patients, both inpatient and outpatient, and participating in the heart transplant program. The hospital offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. With its proximity to beautiful beaches and parks, Largo is an excellent place for both professional growth and personal enjoyment. Join a dedicated team at one of Florida's premier heart transplant centers and make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

PTO

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

No state income tax

Qualifications

• Must be board-eligible or certified in Cardiology.
• Manage heart failure patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the management of post-transplant and VAD patients.
• Manage patients on a rotational basis through the inpatient phase post-transplant.

Skills

Board certification in Cardiology

Strong communication skills

Team-building skills

Experience in catheterization lab

Education

Active Florida Medical License

Job description

Description

Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant
Cardiology Interventional

Job Summary:

The Heart Transplant Program at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its employed practice.

HCA FL Largo Hospital, located in the Clearwater-Tampa Bay Area, has 455 licensed beds and is the regional referral center for advanced heart failure, VAD, heart transplantation, and ECMO care. In 2023, the Program performed 29 heart transplants.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must be board-eligible or certified
• Must hold or be able to obtain an active Florida Medical License before start
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Manage heart failure patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, including preoperative evaluation of cardiac transplant and LVAD patients
• Manage patients on a rotational basis through the inpatient phase post-transplant and post-VAD
• Participate in the management of post-transplant and VAD patients
• Preference for, but not required, candidates with experience in the catheterization lab for right heart catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and more
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• No state income tax

About HCA Florida Largo Hospital:

• 455-bed statutory teaching hospital serving Pinellas County from three campuses
• Offers several specialty services including Cardiovascular Services with Advanced Heart Failure Care (Left Ventricular Assist Device, Heart Transplant), Kidney and Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary Care, Breast Institute, Orthopedic/Total Joint Care, Spine, and Neurologic Care, Robotic Surgery, and Wound Care Services with Hyperbaric Medicine
• The Graduate Medical Education Department offers 10 residency and fellowship programs accredited through ACGME
• The hospital is the West Coast Academic Center for NOVA Southeastern University and is affiliated with the USF Morsani College of Medicine
• One of only 2 heart transplant centers on the West Coast of Florida
• Part of the HCA West Florida Division, comprising 15 hospitals, providing access across a large geographic area along Florida's west coast

Largo is a growing city on Florida's Gulf Coast, near the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area. Known for its pleasant weather, great quality of life, and affordable living, Largo is an excellent place to work, live, and play. Its central location offers proximity to beautiful beaches and parks, making it a vibrant community that is rapidly expanding and the fourth largest city in Tampa Bay.