Heart Failure Cardiologist & LVAD/MCS Program Director

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to cultural resources in Philadelphia

Easy access to New York and Washington DC

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist to lead the LVAD and MCS program at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to influence clinical excellence and program development while teaching and supervising medical students and residents.

Applicants should possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and relevant board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Heart Failure. The role involves collaboration with multiple specialties and requires strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in training in VAD and Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Previous leadership experience is a plus.
• Requires active teaching and supervision of medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support program.
• Collaborate with multiple specialties to identify patient candidates.
• Lead quality and efficiency enhancement efforts.

Skills

Expertise in VAD and Pulmonary Hypertension

Leadership experience

Interest in quality improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree

Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Heart Failure

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist to lead the LVAD and MCS program at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to influence clinical excellence and program development while teaching and supervising medical students and residents.

Applicants should possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and relevant board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Heart Failure. The role involves collaboration with multiple specialties and requires strong leadership skills.