Physician - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to join a large team focused on excellence in patient care, with comprehensive support and advanced facilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background and a passion for treating complex heart failure syndromes. The role includes a desirable work-life balance with a 4.5-day workweek and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• BE/BC candidates committed to excellence in patient care.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 7 AHF physicians and over 50 cardiologists.
• Support a high volume Advanced Heart Failure Clinic serving over 7000 patients.
• Participate in advanced heart failure inpatient rounding services.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease

Board-certified / board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant cardiology

Job description

Physician - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist | Grand Rapids, Michigan

Corewell Health Medical Group's Cardiovascular Services Department has a rewarding and well-supported opportunity for a full-time Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to join their team of 7 AHF physicians and over 50 cardiologists. Qualified BE/BC candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care and possess strong clinical skills are welcome to apply.

Our advanced heart failure program is the state's largest and includes a regional Amyloid Referral Center, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, advanced heart failure cardiac device programs including a high volume Cardiomems program, a CRT Non-Responder program in collaboration with EP, an integrated heart failure palliative care program, ADV Heart Failure/structural heart transcatheter mitral / tricuspid valve replacement and TAVR program, and a pharmacist led GDMT Titration clinic.Point of care testing is readily available to streamline ambulatory treatments and we also offer patients clinic IV/Infusion support.We are well supported by senior operations for ongoing process improvement and program development.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Large quaternary care facility with a well-established Heart Transplant (> 250 transplants) and LVAD programs (> 550 LVAD implants) having excellent outcomes surpassing national benchmarks
• 22-bed dedicated Heart Failure ICU with dedicated procedure room for PA catheter placements
• 39-bed Cardio-Thoracic ICU with multi-disciplinary care (AHF, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiothoracic critical care intensivists) involving a broad array of left and right-sided temporary mechanical circulatory support devices, VA-ECMO, durable LVADs and heart transplantation
• Two advanced heart failure inpatient rounding services: ICU & non-ICU with advanced heart failure patients
• 24/7 heart failure inpatient advanced practice provider (APP) support and 5 dedicated ambulatory heart failure APPs
• High volume, well-supported Advanced Heart Failure Clinic serving over 7000 patients with RN, MA, MSW, dedicated specialty nurse navigators, pharmacists, and pharmacy technician support
• High volumes and the busiest cardiovascular facility in MI performing a multitude of CV imaging studies (echo, structural echo, SPECT, PET, CMR, CT) with support from advanced imaging cardiologists
• Growth opportunities within the high profile cardiovascular practice for Corewell Health and the West Michigan region
• Collegial setting and a stable practice with outstanding reputation amongst patients, providers, and hospital personnel
• Diverse practice which includes inpatient, outpatient, consults and procedures
• Training center for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship programs
• Joint academic prefix appointment at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine
• Robust research portfolio including clinical trials, translational research, and collaboration with Michigan State University
• Primary location is Grand Rapids, MI with a 1-2 days per month expectation for other satellite locations within approximately 100-mile radius with regional APP support
• Desirable work life balance with a 4.5-day workweek
  
  

Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease from an accredited institution
• Board-certified / board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant cardiology from an accredited institution
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Michigan
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for the clinical care of patients with complex heart failure syndromes including those who might benefit from advanced heart failure therapies including LVAD and heart transplantation
• Desire to work in an environment focused on excellence in clinical care but also with opportunities for education, research and professional development

Contact: Christine Powers, Sr. Physician Recruiter at [e-mail]

Link to apply:Physician – Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist – Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.

Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.

About Corewell Health West Michigan

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people-including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 physicians and advanced Practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.