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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 Presbyterian

Cardiology - Heart Failure

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$330K - $373K/yr

UPMC (the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) seeks a highly qualified full-time advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist to join its advanced heart failure and transplant team.

UPMC Presbyterian

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 ...

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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How much do heart failure transplant cardiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for heart failure transplant cardiologist in the United States is $370,174.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $320,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a heart failure transplant cardiologist?

A Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist is a specialized physician who diagnoses and treats patients with advanced heart failure and those who may need or have received a heart transplant. They manage complex cardiac conditions, coordinate transplant evaluations, and oversee post-transplant care to ensure the best possible outcomes. These specialists work closely with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with severe heart disease.

What are some common challenges faced by heart failure transplant cardiologists and how can new specialists prepare for them?

Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologists often encounter complex cases involving critically ill patients, which can be emotionally and intellectually demanding. Balancing acute patient care with long-term management and coordination among multidisciplinary teams—such as surgeons, nurses, social workers, and transplant coordinators—is essential. New specialists can prepare by developing strong communication skills, staying current with evolving therapies, and seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues to navigate challenging clinical scenarios and foster resilience.

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

To thrive as a Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist, you need advanced clinical expertise in cardiology, board certification in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology, and completion of relevant fellowships. Familiarity with echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, ventricular assist devices, and transplant management systems is essential, along with maintaining current medical licensure and certifications. Outstanding communication, leadership, and decision-making skills help facilitate complex patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. These skills are vital to ensure high-quality outcomes, safe management of critically ill patients, and effective coordination within specialized heart failure and transplant teams.

What is the difference between Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist vs Heart Failure Specialist?

AspectHeart Failure Transplant CardiologistHeart Failure Specialist
CredentialsMedical degree, cardiology fellowship, transplant cardiology certificationMedical degree, cardiology fellowship, heart failure certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, transplant centers, specialized clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, general cardiology practices
Industry UsageFocus on advanced heart failure and transplant casesBroader heart failure management, including non-transplant cases

While both roles require cardiology training and certification, the Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist specializes in transplant and advanced therapies, working primarily in transplant centers. The Heart Failure Specialist manages a wider range of heart failure cases, often in general cardiology settings. The transplant cardiologist's focus is more specialized, involving complex cases requiring transplantation or mechanical support.

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Infographic showing various Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $370,174 per year, or $178 per hour.

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 17 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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