Cardiology Heart Failure Physician

HCA Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Commencement bonus

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

CME allowance & time-off

Paid malpractice & health benefits

401K & license reimbursement

Job summary

Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, in coordination with HCA HealthONE Swedish, is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join their established practice in Denver, CO. This role focuses on heart failure care, pulmonary hypertension, and mechanical circulatory support including ECMO, with program-building responsibilities.

Board-certified in cardiovascular disease and eligible for Interventional Cardiology or Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology, the candidate should have 2+ years

Qualifications

• Provide care for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and mechanical circulatory support including ECMO.
• Board certified in cardiovascular disease.
• Board certified or board eligible for Interventional Cardiology and/or Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology.
• Interventional Cardiology candidates with transplant experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of post-fellowship practice.
• Certified in cardiac catheterization, endocardial biopsy, and echocardiography, preferably TEE.
• Pivotal in establishing an Advanced Heart Failure program and transitioning to VAD capability.
• Primarily based at Swedish; may see patients at other HCA HealthONE facilities in Denver.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Advanced Heart Failure program.
• Care for patients with heart failure, shock, and ECMO support.
• Collaborate across AV/CV programs to build infrastructure and VAD readiness.

Skills

Heart Failure

Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology

ECMO care

Program development

Education

Board-certified in cardiovascular disease

Interventional Cardiology or Heart Failure/Transplant board eligible

TEE certification preferred

Cardiac catheterization certification

Endocardial biopsy certification

Job description

Description

Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant

$ Salary Estimate: $600,000 - $800,000 / year

Job Summary:

Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, in coordination with HCA HealthONE Swedish, is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join their established practice in Denver, CO

Qualified Candidates:

• Provide care for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and all forms of both percutaneous and surgically placed mechanical circulatory support, to include percutaneously and surgically cannulated ECMO patients
• Board certified in cardiovascular disease
• Board certified or board eligible for Interventional Cardiology and/or Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Interventional Cardiology candidates with transplant experience preferred
• Minimum two years of post-fellowship practice experience
• Certified in cardiac catheterization, endocardial biopsy, and echocardiography, preferably TEE certified
• Candidate will be pivotal in establishing an Advanced Heart Failure program for the market and will build upon the infrastructure of our current shock, ECMO, and CV programs to eventually become VAD capable
• Candidate will predominantly work out of HCA HealthONE Swedish but will also see patients at other HCA HealthONE facilities in Denver to ensure patients with heart failure and shock are cared for appropriately

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• When applicable, may be eligible for additional compensation if engaged to provide call coverage services and/or administrative services.
• In some circumstances, a minimum base guarantee, sign on/commencement, educational reimbursement, quality incentive, and/or relocation bonuses may be contemplated. Bonuses are awarded in exceptional circumstances only.
• Benefits are available for full-time employees, which may include: paid malpractice, medical, dental and vision, 401K plan, paid leave as required by law, CME allowance, CME Time-Off, and license reimbursement. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents and the company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

About Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates (ADCA) and HCA HealthONE Swedish (Swedish):

• ADCA is a physician professional corporation contracted with HCA HealthONE Heart Care
• ADCA is made up of 24 physicians and 15 APPs who offer the widest range of cardiology services of any group in the Rocky Mountain region
• ADCA provides care at several different HCA HealthONE hospitals and has 10 established outreach sites in Colorado and Nebraska
• Swedish is a Level I Trauma Center and acute care hospital with 504 licensed beds
• Swedish received American Heart Association (AHA) recognition for its commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and improving the survival and care of its ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients
• Located in Englewood, CO, Swedish has served the south Denver metro area for over 115 years

Denver is one of the healthiest and fastest growing cities in the country. The mile high city enjoys breathtaking views of the Rockies to the west and residents are 90 minutes from some of the best skiing and hiking in the world. With 300 annual days of sunshine, residents can play, walk and run outdoors all year long.