Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Medstar Research Institute•Baltimore, MD

54d•Onsite

About The Position

MedStar Health is one of the most active advanced heart failure programs in the country with a team that spans Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Southern Maryland. The team consists of 5 advanced heart failure cardiologists whose primary base is in Baltimore and 9 advanced heart failure cardiologists in Washington, DC and southern Maryland. We are seeking an advanced heart failure cardiologist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Union Memorial serves as MedStar's cardiovascular hub in Baltimore with advanced cardiac imaging, robust intervention and structural heart capabilities, advanced electrophysiology services, and cardiac surgery. With the exception of surgical and post-operative care of transplant and LVAD recipients, the advanced heart failure team in Baltimore takes care of a full spectrum of heart failure (Stage C and D), LVAD care (inpatient and outpatient), heart transplant recipients, infiltrative disease, pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, etc. This role would include equal inpatient coverage with 4 other partners at MedStar Union Memorial including equal call (1:5). The role also includes the outpatient clinic in Baltimore, including rotation through the VAD clinic. Clinical time may be available at the primary LVAD/transplant implant center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. There is an option to take the Monday off after covering a weekend as well. Opportunities for involvement in research and education of trainees is available. MedStar Health is the largest healthcare system in the region, with 34,000 associates, working at 10 hospitals, and hundreds of ambulatory care sites - all together more than 700 access points of care, covering more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties. MedStar Health's patient-first philosophy is supported by providing access to vast resources and capabilities combining the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care.

Requirements

Fellowship training in mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant care
Board-eligible/board-certified in Cardiovascular disease and Advanced Heart Failure
Management of the full spectrum of heart failure
Superior training and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Equal inpatient coverage with 4 other partners at MedStar Union Memorial including equal call (1:5)
Outpatient clinic in Baltimore, including rotation through the VAD clinic
Clinical time may be available at the primary LVAD/transplant implant center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Involvement in research and education of trainees