Section of Chief, Advanced Heart Failure Physician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

CME allowance

PTO

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Critical Care Cardiologist for a full‑time clinical track position. You will care for critically ill cardiovascular patients in a quaternary Cardiac Critical Care Unit and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes managing advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, acute MI, and mechanical circulatory support, with opportunities for clinical research and teaching fellows and

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine per ABIM.
• Board-certified/board-eligible in Critical Care Medicine per ABIM.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, cardiogenic shock, acute MI.
• Utilize mechanical circulatory support and address structural heart disease complications.
• Engage in clinical research and participate in teaching fellows and residents.

Education

Board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine

Board certification in Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Job Description

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Critical Care Cardiologist Physician. UPMC, a national and global leader in advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant, and cardiogenic shock treatment with the best 90‑day heart transplant survival rate in the U.S., seeks a highly qualified full‑time cardiologist, for a non‑tenure clinical track position.

Job Code: JOB-18597

Hospital: UPMC Presbyterian

Assignment Type: Full‑Time

This role is based at UPMC Presbyterian in the new Kamin Tower, located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for critically ill cardiovascular patients in a high‑acuity Cardiac Critical Care Unit and collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary teams. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a quaternary care setting with access to advanced cardiovascular therapies, cutting -edge clinical research, and a robust educational mission.

Key responsibilities include management of complex cardiovascular conditions including advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, acute MI, mechanical circulatory support, and structural heart disease complications. Engaging in clinical research and participating in teaching and mentoring fellows and residents is essential to this role and our commitment to patient‑centered, team‑based care.

Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.

Recruitment Package Includes

• Comprehensive and highly competitive salary Family Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Employer Matched Retirement Benefits
• Generous CME allowance and PTO