Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist - Texas

iRecruitmd•Abilene, TX

11h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
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
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
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology preferred
Board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology preferred

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