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Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist

Murray, UT · On-site

$7.25 - $999.99/hr

Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist Intermountain Health | Murray, Utah (Salt Lake City area) Join one of the nation's highest-performing Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant programs.

UPMC Shadyside

Heart Failure

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

UPMC Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist Opportunity UPMC (the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) seeks a highly qualified full-time advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist to join its ...

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Heart Failure

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

UPMC Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist Opportunity UPMC (the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) seeks a highly qualified full-time advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist to join its ...

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What does a heart failure transplant specialist do?

A Heart Failure Transplant specialist is a medical doctor who focuses on diagnosing, managing, and treating patients with advanced heart failure, including those who may need or have received a heart transplant. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess patients for transplant eligibility, manage pre- and post-transplant care, and optimize heart function with medication or mechanical devices. Their goal is to improve quality of life and survival for patients with severe heart conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a heart failure transplant nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heart Failure Transplant Nurse, you need in-depth knowledge of cardiac care, advanced assessment skills, and a nursing degree with specialized certifications such as CCRN or CCTC. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and transplant coordination platforms is essential. Compassion, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills are crucial for supporting patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills enable safe, effective care for complex patients and ensure successful transplant outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in heart failure transplant teams, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in heart failure transplant teams often encounter challenges such as managing complex patient cases, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and dealing with time-sensitive decision-making. The work environment is typically fast-paced and requires strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, and social workers. To manage these challenges, team members rely on regular interdisciplinary meetings, ongoing education, and robust support systems to ensure high-quality patient care and continuous professional development.

What is the difference between Heart Failure Transplant vs Heart Failure Nurse?

AspectHeart Failure TransplantHeart Failure Nurse
Required CredentialsMedical degree, transplant certification, cardiology trainingRegistered Nurse (RN), cardiology or heart failure certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, transplant centers, specialized clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, heart failure programs
Employer & IndustryMedical centers, transplant programs, academic hospitalsHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations

Heart Failure Transplant specialists focus on evaluating and performing heart transplants, requiring advanced medical training. Heart Failure Nurses provide ongoing patient care, education, and support for those with heart failure. Both roles are vital in the cardiology field but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work settings.

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Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist

Rochester, NY • On-site

Heart Failure Society of America
Health Care and Social Assistance • 11 - 50 employees
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$348K - $394K/yr

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Medical, Dental

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation, transplant and LVAD selection conferences, and teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.

  • Engage in clinical, translational, or basic science research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities related to advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant (AHFT) cardiologist to join our growing academic Advanced Heart Failure Program. The successful candidate will join an established team of 7 Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists and 3 cardiac transplant/mechanical circulatory support surgeons providing comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support.

We welcome applications from both recent graduates of an ACGME-accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship and experienced AHFT cardiologists. Academic appointment will be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Opportunity

This position provides a broad academic practice in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, including inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure care, heart transplantation, durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support, cardiogenic shock, hemodynamic assessment, and multidisciplinary evaluation of patients for advanced therapies.

Faculty participate in the dedicated Advanced Heart Failure inpatient service, outpatient Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant clinics, transplant and LVAD selection conferences, and teaching of cardiovascular disease fellows, residents, and medical students.

Opportunities are available to develop focused clinical or academic interests in heart transplantation, LVAD/MCS, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary hypertension, cardio-oncology, adult congenital heart disease, clinical research, quality improvement, donor utilization, and transplant innovation. Protected academic time is available for teaching, research, quality improvement, and other scholarly activities based on the candidate's interests and career goals.

Program Highlights
  • 7 dedicated Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists.
  • 3 cardiac surgeons performing heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support procedures.
  • More than 400 heart transplants performed since program inception.
  • Established DCD heart transplantation program, including Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP).
  • Use of advanced heart preservation and transport technologies.
  • One of the largest durable LVAD programs in the region, with over 1,000 durable LVAD implantations.
  • Approximately 300 patients currently supported with durable LVADs.
  • Dedicated 22-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit staffed by cardiac critical care intensivists.
  • Dedicated Advanced Heart Failure inpatient service.
  • Comprehensive temporary MCS and cardiogenic shock capabilities.
  • Highly experienced multidisciplinary team of transplant and LVAD APPs, coordinators, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, quality and regulatory professionals, and data specialists.
Academic Environment

The University of Rochester Medical Center is a major academic and quaternary referral center serving patients throughout Upstate and Western New York and beyond. The Division of Cardiology includes more than 70 cardiologists spanning advanced heart failure, transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart disease, cardiovascular imaging, cardio-oncology, pulmonary vascular disease, preventive cardiology, and women's cardiovascular health.

Faculty have opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic science research through the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Center, Clinical & Translational Science Institute, and Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. The position offers opportunities for career development in clinical excellence, education, investigation, program development, and academic leadership. Mentorship will be provided for junior faculty and recent AHFT fellowship graduates.

Qualifications
  • M.D. Degree or equivalent
  • Must obtain a New York State Medical License prior to start date
  • Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Must meet all credentialing requirements
  • Eligible for Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required
  • Compliance with University and New York State health requirements
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