Physician-Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist

Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

401k

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Valhalla, NY, seeks an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist to join its full-time faculty. The physician will oversee evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure and assess for heart transplantation and LVAD therapy.

The role includes pre- and post-transplant care, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and participation in education and research within the Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Medical License or eligibility to obtain.
• Fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure & transplant cardiology.
• Board certification in cardiovascular disease and in advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology or eligibility.
• Experience evaluating heart transplant candidates and providing pre-/post-transplant care.
• Experience in managing LVADs and temporary/durable mechanical circulatory support.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary heart failure, transplant and MCS teams.
• Strong academic interests and involvement in education/research.
• Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure.
• Assess for heart transplantation and LVAD candidacy.
• Deliver pre- and post-transplant care and longitudinal management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Engage in education and research with affiliated medical college.

Skills

Heart failure

Transplant cardiology

LVAD management

Academic collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD

Fellowship in advanced heart failure & transplant

Job description

*If you are hired by WMCHealth, your final base salary will be determined based on job-related factors, including employment status (full-time, part-time or per diem), relevant skills, qualifications and experience. Consistent with our commitment to pay equity, we also consider internal equity among similarly situated employees when determining final compensation.

Job Details:

ADVANCED HEART FAILURE AND TRANSPLANT CARDIOLOGIST, Westchester Medical Center, WMCHealth, Valhalla, NY

Summary:

Westchester Medical Center, in Valhalla, NY, the flagship of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is seeking an advanced heart failure and transplant specialist to join its full-time faculty in the Section of Cardiology. The physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced and complex heart failure, including assessment for heart transplantation and temporary or durable mechanical circulatory support, including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The role will include pre- and post-transplant care, longitudinal management of patients receiving mechanical circulatory support and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and support continuity of care. The Section of Cardiology is part of the Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a wide range of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery services to patients of all ages. Our specialists deliver comprehensive cardiac care; cardiac diagnostic services, vascular diagnostic services, heart failure services, catheter-based cardiac interventions, surgical treatment, vascular surgery, electrophysiology and peripheral vascular interventions. An academic appointment at New York Medical College, School of Medicine is available commensurate with the candidate's academic background and participation in education and research.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Active New York State Medical License and/or eligibility to obtain




• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure, including inpatient and outpatient care




• Completion of accredited fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and an ACGME-accredited fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology




• Board certification in cardiovascular disease and board certification or eligibility in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology




• Experience in evaluating candidates for heart transplantation and providing pre- and post-transplant care




• Experience in the evaluation and management of patients requiring temporary or durable mechanical circulatory support, including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)




• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary heart failure, transplant and mechanical circulatory support teams to provide coordinated, patient-centered care




• Strong academic interests




• Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package, which includes malpractice coverage, CME allowance and 401k




• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services




• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement




• Academic rank at the New York Medical College will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with nine hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level I, Level II and pediatric trauma centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, home care services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the preeminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley.

Facility Info:

Westchester Medical Center, which is located 35 minutes north of New York City, is the Hudson Valley region's advanced medical care and referral hospital, serving more than 3.5 million people. Each year, more than 120,000 patients receive care at Westchester Medical Center through our main hospital, our Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, acute inpatient rehabilitation service, and our Behavioral Health Center. With more than 900 attending physicians and 3,300 healthcare professionals, Westchester Medical Center delivers industry-leading advanced medical care in specialties and services ranging from heart, kidney and liver transplants and advanced endovascular procedures to high-risk obstetrics and gynecology. The medical center is also home to the region's most comprehensive cardiovascular program. We are a regional Level I trauma and burn center with more than 40,000 emergency room visits per year. Our advancements extend across the entire medical facility, from the latest technology and life‑saving procedures to nationally recognized doctors, nurses and staff.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance




• Dental




• Vision




• Retirement Savings Plan




• Flexible Savings Account




• Paid Time Off




• Holidays




• Tuition Reimbursement

WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.