Heart Failure Cardiologist

UMass Memorial Health•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence at UMass Memorial and UMass Medical School are seeking a board certified or board eligible Cardiologist in Heart Failure to help grow our team. Successful candidates will be characterized by outstanding clinical skills, experience in engaging in a community referral base, and establishing an academic reputation. About Heart Failure at UMass: Robust inpatient and outpatient service located at the main campus, our team of 3 HF physicians and 4 HF APPs follow 3900 patients As the only VAD program in Central Massachusetts, we have grown exponentially since being founded in 2018 and boast outstanding outcomes with 2 dedicated VAD coordinators Our state-of-the-art step down unit is capable of supporting Swan-Ganz catheters and patients on BiPAP, and our closed CCU can support VV- and VA-ECMO and the full array of Impella devices UMass Memorial Medical Center is a tertiary care teaching hospital with active programs in all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, and structural heart disease. Why UMass? Work in a collegial setting where clinical care, training the next generation of care givers, and research are valued. We are committed to growing research within cardiology with the full support of our Department Chair in Medicine. UMass Memorial Health is the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School with access to the latest technology, research, and clinical trials. Our location in Central Massachusetts provides all the lifestyle benefits of New England including Boston, Cape Cod, and numerous outdoor recreational areas. As the leading employer in the Worcester area, and the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts, we seek talent and ideas from individuals of varied backgrounds and viewpoints. Come join the best place to give care, the best place to get care, and the best place for you! At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

board certified or board eligible Cardiologist
outstanding clinical skills
experience in engaging in a community referral base
establishing an academic reputation

Responsibilities

Inpatient service as part of the Advanced HF team and consults
Outpatient clinic responsibilities including outreach
Interests in subspeciality (ex. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Formal and informal teaching responsibilities for medical students, medicine residents and cardiology fellows as well as attending, facilitating, and presenting cardiology conferences
Able to manage patients requiring and on mechanical circulatory support