Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiology Temple
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible, Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist for its Advanced Heart Failure Transplant team in the Temple Region. The heart failure services, including heart transplant/ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and an interdisciplinary shock team, are growing. The successful candidate will join a team of 8 advanced heart failure specialists who currently support approximately 50 heart replacements annually, with a strong focus on quality and longitudinal patient well-being. This team supports the Central Texas Region and collaborates with robust structural, surgical, imaging, and critical care teams. Duties include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultation services. Additional responsibilities may include ACGME education of Cardiology Fellows and Internal Medicine Residents, and rotating service on the inpatient cardiac transplant service at BSWH Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. A faculty appointment through Baylor College of Medicine at a rank commensurate with academic experience is expected, with variable involvement in the education of medical students based on interest.
Requirements
- Fellowship trained
- Board certified/board eligible
- Must be UNOS qualified for the care of patients with cardiac transplants
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board by start date
- Where Applicable- Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
Nice To Haves
- An interest in education and research is encouraged, but not essential.
- Involvement with the education of medical students is variable dependent on interest.
Responsibilities
- Inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultation service
- ACGME education of Cardiology Fellows and Internal Medicine Residents
- Rotating service on the inpatient cardiac transplant service at BSWH Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas
- Provide coverage for Transplant, inpatient and outpatient services
- Expected call 6 - 8 weeks a year in Temple location
- Opportunity to perform Cath lab procedures (i.e. right heart catheterization, implantable pulmonary artery monitors) and read ECHO for VAD and Heart Transplant
Benefits
- Faculty appointment through Baylor College of Medicine
- Dedicated HF nurses and APP once a week with plans for expansion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
