Per Diem - Advanced Heart Failure Physician
About The Position
Jefferson Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join their nationally recognized cardiovascular team. This physician will be instrumental in the evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, mechanical circulatory support devices, and cardiac transplantation. The role involves working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional patient care, clinical research, and educating future cardiovascular specialists. This position is within a large, integrated academic health system committed to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care.
Requirements
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in academic medicine, research, and medical education is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular disease.
- Evaluate and manage patients being considered for advanced therapies, including heart transplantation and durable mechanical circulatory support (LVAD).
- Participate in multidisciplinary heart failure, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support programs.
- Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, palliative care, and critical care teams.
- Participate in inpatient consultative services and call coverage as part of the Advanced Heart Failure team.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, and strategic growth of heart failure services.
- Engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows.
- Participate in clinical research, investigator-initiated studies, and scholarly activities consistent with academic interests.
- Support community outreach and regional referral relationships to expand access to advanced heart failure care.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription) insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits (group rates on insurance and discounts)
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
