Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Heart Failure Society of America; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist to join a dynamic team dedicated to the advancement of heart failure care. This role offers the opportunity to work within a leading center known for its exceptional multidisciplinary approach and significant patient impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, a passion for research, and a commitment to education. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge programs in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, making a real difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine with advanced fellowship.
• Ability to manage patients receiving mechanical circulatory support.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with advanced heart failure and transplant needs.
• Participate in education of cardiology trainees and house officers.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure Management

Transplant Cardiology

Echocardiography

Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization

Clinical Research

Education

MD

Board Certification in Cardiovascular Medicine

Advanced Fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplantation

Job description

The University of Colorado Division of Cardiology is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist to contribute to the expansion and ongoing development of its Heart Failure-Cardiomyopathies, Cardiac Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support programs. Candidates for this position should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology with well-established expertise in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. Candidates should be enthusiastic about joining a busy academic program that values multidisciplinary clinical care, medical education and research.

The University of Colorado is the only adult Advanced Heart Failure Center with Cardiac Transplant and Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device implant capabilities in the State of Colorado and serves a large geographic catchment area. The program includes 9 heart failure/transplant cardiologists, 7 heart transplant/VAD surgeons, 6 HF APPs, and a large team of heart failure nurses and advanced practice providers. Outpatient and outreach clinics include subspecialty focus in amyloid, sarcoid, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, obesity, exercise physiology, and genetics. The inpatient service receives transfers from the entire region, contributing to heart transplant volumes that are in the top 15 of programs nationally.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

MD, Board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine by the ABIM. Advanced Fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplantation.

Associate Professor:

MD, Board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine by the ABIM. Advanced Fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplantation.

Professor:

MD, Board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine by the ABIM. Advanced Fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplantation.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have a meaningful clinical research background with the ability and intention of developing a collaborative research program focused on issues relating to heart transplantation and/or heart failure. A clinical or research interest in device based therapies for advanced heart failure is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to independently manage patients with advanced heart failure, including those pending or following heart transplantation and those receiving mechanical circulatory support – these clinical skills would be applied in ambulatory clinic settings and on inpatient floor, CCU, and ED units – echocardiography and/or diagnostic cardiac catheterizations skills a plus. Ability to serve in an academic role as a faculty member in our training programs, including participation in didactic activities related to cardiology trainees as well as in the education of house officers and medical students on our various clinical services. Ability to contribute to the research conduct within the Division of Cardiology.

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