Hillcrest OHI Cardiologist, Heart Failure/VAD

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 517,500 - 632,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center. This position offers a starting salary of $575K and provides several incentives, including sign-on bonuses and student loan repayment. The role involves collaboration with a team of specialists and access to advanced technology for improved patient care. Opportunities for professional development and CME support are also included.

Qualifications

• Must be well-trained in all aspects of clinical cardiology.
• Completion or nearing completion of a Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure is required.
• Interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy or cardio-oncology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 3 AHF physicians and dedicated APPs.
• Provide care within the Advanced Heart Failure Center.
• Grow the VAD Destination Therapy Program.

Skills

Clinical cardiology expertise

Management of cardiogenic shock

Pulmonary hypertension knowledge

Experience with temporary mechanical support

Education

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure

Tools

Epic EMR

Ambient AI scribe technology

Job description

Overview

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) located in Tulsa, OK seeks a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center, which offers a comprehensive array of heart failure therapies, a destination LVAD and all FDA‑approved pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic/amyloid cardiomyopathy therapies along with pulmonary artery sensor implants/monitoring, and access to multiple research trials.

About the Position

• Candidates should be well‑trained in all aspects of clinical cardiology and have completed or will complete a Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure.
• 100% Advanced Heart Failure Position.
• Join 3 AHF physicians with dedicated APPs, coordinators, and a personal scribe.
• Provide expertise in the continued growth of our VAD Destination Therapy Program (Established in 2018).
• Experience in management of cardiogenic shock and management of temporary mechanical circulatory support.
• An interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, cardio‑oncology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and/or pulmonary hypertension welcome.
• Center is attached to Oklahoma Heart Institute & Hillcrest Medical Center, facilitating outpatient IV diuresis, infusion services, telemetry, and access to same‑day hospital services (labs, imaging, etc.).
• Smart technology integrating Epic EMR with Ambient AI scribe technology available to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding.
• J‑1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty.

Recruitment Package Overview

• Guaranteed Salary: Starting at $575K.
• Optional Incentives: Sign‑on & commencement bonuses, residency/fellowship stipend, student loan repayment.
• Technology & Support: EPIC EMR, Ambient Health AI for outpatient documentation.
• Professional Perks: CME allowance, paid malpractice coverage.
• Financial Wellness: Navigate Student Loans consultation.
• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan.
• Practice Growth: Marketing & development support.