Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist - Texas Medical Center
- Job Ref:
- 64125
- Talent Area:
- MD/DO
- Job Shift:
- 1st - Day
- Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Posted Date:
- Nov. 22, 2024
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our highly skilled team. This role involves providing comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-fellowship experience, a strong research background, and a commitment to pioneering advances in heart failure management. A subspecialty interest in cardiac amyloidosis is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver expert care for advanced heart failure patients, from diagnosis to long-term management, in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- Evaluate and manage patients for therapies including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and heart transplantation.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team comprising transplant surgeons, heart failure nurses, and pharmacists to develop individualized care plans.
- Lead outpatient clinics focused on advanced heart failure treatment and patient follow-up.
- Participate in clinical trials and contribute to research initiatives aimed at enhancing heart failure outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and management of heart failure.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in both Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
- Proven expertise in managing complex heart failure and advanced therapy cases.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
- 5+ years of post-fellowship experience with a demonstrated interest in academic pursuits, research, and teaching is preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including a Defined Contribution Plan, 403(b) investments with match, as well as medical and dental coverage for applicants and family.
- Access to state-of-the-art resources and technology in heart failure care.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- For clinical investigators, a startup research support package is available.
- Supportive and collaborative work culture.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to Aderonke Adeyeye at physician_recruitment@houstonmethodist.org.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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