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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for lvad in the United States is $135.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132.69 and $144.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of an LVAD coordinator?

An LVAD Coordinator's daily responsibilities typically involve monitoring patients with LVADs, providing education and support to both patients and their families, and coordinating care among cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. You may conduct device checks, troubleshoot technical issues, manage medication regimens, and help facilitate clinic visits or hospital admissions. Documenting patient progress and responding promptly to questions or emergencies are also important parts of the role. Additionally, LVAD Coordinators often serve as a primary point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between patients and the broader care team. This position blends clinical expertise with patient advocacy to promote the best possible outcomes.

What is an LVAD?

An LVAD job typically involves working with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), which are mechanical pumps that help heart failure patients maintain blood flow. Professionals in this field, such as LVAD coordinators or nurses, assist in patient care, device management, and education. They work in hospitals or specialized heart care centers, ensuring proper function of the LVAD and providing support to patients and their families.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the LVAD position?

To thrive as an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) Coordinator, you need a background in nursing or cardiovascular care, often with specialized training and experience in managing patients with mechanical circulatory support devices. Familiarity with LVAD equipment, electronic medical records, and device-specific protocols is essential, and certification in cardiac life support (ACLS) is often required. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and compassion are key soft skills, as the role involves patient education and close coordination with multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications ensure patient safety, effective device management, and support for both patients and clinical staff throughout the complex care process.

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Infographic showing various Lvad job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 5% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 17% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $281,909 per year, or $135.5 per hour.

Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

HealthTexas Provider Network

Waxahachie, TX โ€ข On-site

$339K - $384K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waxahachie is currently looking for an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to work within the largest hospital system in the state of Texas. This position will be affiliated with the Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and LVAD Cardiology Group. Since our first heart transplant in 1986, BUMC has become one of the highest volume transplant and LVAD centers in UNOS Region 4. We have performed over 1,000 heart transplants and 500 LVAD implantations while also offering the shortest wait time from time of listing to transplant in Texas. Our section is actively engaged in clinical research sponsored by NIH, external foundations, intramural funds, and industry with over 40 active trials. We are also part of the Baylor Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, one of the largest multi-specialty transplant centers in the country.

Position Overview:

  • Full-time staff position will be based in Waxahachie, TX with optional responsibilities involving heart transplant and LVAD duties on the Dallas, TX campus.
  • Employment by Health Texas Provider Network (HTPN) - the employment arm of Baylor Scott & White.
  • Affiliation with the Cardiology Section of Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, Mechanical Circulatory Support at Baylor Dallas.
  • Faculty appointment with Texas A&M Health Sciences Center is available to interested candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert care to patients with advanced heart failure including cardiogenic shock.
  • Evaluate and manage heart transplant candidates and recipients.
  • Evaluate and manage mechanical circulatory support (LVAD, tMCS, and ECMO) candidates and recipients.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts to deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Contribute to clinical research and education initiatives within the division.
  • Optional skills: endomyocardial biopsies, right and left heart catheterizations, transesophageal echocardiograms, implanting percutaneous mechanical circulatory support

Qualifications:

  • ABIM board certified or board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
  • Subspecialty Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
  • Texas state medical licensure.