Advanced Heart Failure/VAD Cardiologist at Oklahoma Heart Institute in Tulsa, OK

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center. This is a 100% advanced heart failure position. The center offers a comprehensive range of heart failure therapies, destination left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy, FDA-approved therapies for pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic and amyloid cardiomyopathy, pulmonary artery sensor implants and monitoring, and access to multiple research trials. The physician will join three advanced heart failure physicians and work with dedicated advanced practice providers, coordinators, and a personal scribe. The role includes supporting continued growth of the destination VAD program, established in 2018. The center is attached to Oklahoma Heart Institute and Hillcrest Medical Center, facilitating outpatient IV diuresis, infusions, telemetry, and access to same-day hospital services such as laboratory testing and imaging. Smart technology integrates Epic EMR with Ambient AI scribe technology to automate outpatient documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, support accurate coding, and promote work-life balance. Visa support may be available through J-1 waiver pathways, including State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, and HHS, based on location and specialty; O-1 support is also listed. The recruitment package includes a guaranteed salary starting at $575,000, optional sign-on and commencement bonuses, a residency or fellowship stipend, student loan repayment, CME allowance, paid malpractice coverage, health insurance, a retirement plan, student-loan consultation, and marketing and development support. OHI’s Advanced Heart Failure Center is the region’s first dedicated inpatient and outpatient heart failure program. Its multidisciplinary team includes advanced heart failure cardiologists and advanced practice providers, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesia, and critical care CVICU physicians, among other medical experts. The institute describes a collegial physician environment, comprehensive cardiovascular services, state-of-the-art technology, and physician-friendly management and leadership. Tulsa offers outdoor recreation, cultural events, housing options, schools, and neighborhoods.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiology.
Well-trained in all aspects of clinical cardiology.
Completed or will complete a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing cardiogenic shock and temporary mechanical circulatory support.
Interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, cardio-oncology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and/or pulmonary hypertension.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced heart failure care in a 100% advanced heart failure position.
Contribute expertise to the continued growth of the destination VAD therapy program.
Manage cardiogenic shock and temporary mechanical circulatory support.
Provide care in a center offering outpatient IV diuresis, infusions, telemetry, and access to same-day hospital services.