Integrative Medicine Research Program Jobs in Rochester, NY

The Department of Medicine, specifically within the Division of Cardiology, is looking for a board-eligible or board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant (AHFT) cardiologist to enhance our expanding academic Advanced Heart Failure Program. The selected individual will collaborate with a well-established team comprising 7 Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists and 3 cardiac transplant/mechanical circulatory support surgeons, delivering comprehensive care to patients facing advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support.

We invite applications from both recent graduates of an ACGME-accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship and seasoned AHFT cardiologists. The academic rank will be determined at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

This role offers a diverse academic practice in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, encompassing:

• Inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure management
• Heart transplantation procedures
• Durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support
• Management of cardiogenic shock
• Hemodynamic evaluations
• Multidisciplinary assessments for advanced therapies

Faculty members will engage in the dedicated Advanced Heart Failure inpatient service, outpatient Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant clinics, transplant and LVAD selection conferences, and will also contribute to the education of cardiovascular disease fellows, residents, and medical students.

There are opportunities to cultivate specialized clinical or academic interests in areas such as 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 will be allocated for teaching, research, quality improvement, and other scholarly pursuits aligned with the candidate's interests and career aspirations.

• 7 dedicated Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists
• 3 cardiac surgeons specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support
• Over 400 heart transplants conducted since the program's inception
• Established DCD heart transplantation program featuring Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP)
• Utilization of advanced heart preservation and transport technologies
• One of the largest durable LVAD programs in the region, with more than 1,000 durable LVAD implantations
• Approximately 300 patients currently supported with durable LVADs
• A dedicated 22-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit staffed by cardiac critical care intensivists
• Specialized Advanced Heart Failure inpatient service
• Comprehensive temporary MCS and cardiogenic shock capabilities
• A highly skilled multidisciplinary team of transplant and LVAD APPs, coordinators, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, quality and regulatory professionals, and data specialists

The organization serves as a prominent academic and quaternary referral center, catering to patients across Upstate and Western New York and beyond. The Division of Cardiology features over 70 cardiologists specializing in various fields, including 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 members have access to opportunities in clinical, translational, and basic science research through the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Center, Clinical & Translational Science Institute, and Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. This position also provides avenues for career advancement in clinical excellence, education, research, program development, and academic leadership. Mentorship will be available for junior faculty and recent AHFT fellowship graduates.

• M.D. Degree or equivalent
• Must secure a New York State Medical License before the start date
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Must fulfill 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 regulations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.