Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist provides comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with complex heart failure and cardiomyopathy. This role includes advanced medical management, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and participation in advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation, when applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with advanced and refractory heart failure
Diagnose and treat cardiomyopathies and complex cardiovascular conditions
Optimize guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure patients
Assess and manage patients for advanced heart failure therapies, including mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation, as applicable
Participate in inpatient and outpatient heart failure services
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, critical care, nephrology, pharmacy, nutrition, and social services
Participate in heart failure conferences, case reviews, and transplant selection meetings as applicable
Provide consultation services to referring providers
Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic testing (e.g., echocardiography, hemodynamic assessment) consistent with training and privileges
Supervise and educate trainees and advanced practice providers, as applicable
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and patient safety initiatives
Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship
Fellowship training in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology preferred
Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease
Board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

Expertise in management of advanced and end-stage heart failure
Strong clinical judgment and complex decision-making abilities
Experience with multidisciplinary, team-based care models
Excellent communication and patient counseling skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

Work Environment

Inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including heart failure clinics and hospital units
Participation in call coverage as determined by service needs

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and diagnostic evaluations
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and monitoring

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist (MD/DO) - Texas