Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - DOM Cardiology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

20d

About The Position

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Disease is seeking academically oriented cardiologists to join the section of Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Pulmonary Vascular Disease. UAB is a nationally recognized leader with a distinguished legacy in cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary hypertension. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic clinical program with a dedicated inpatient unit, a high-volume outpatient clinic, and a catheterization suite. Research activities of the section encompass clinical, translational, and basic science research. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing superlative patient care, teaching residents and fellows, and advancing the academic mission of the division, in a supportive and collegial environment. Applicants must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure/ Cardiac Transplantation. Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension is desirable, but not necessary. Rank and tenure status will be determined based on qualifications and experience. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired. The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes , topping the list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries. The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Salary is commensurate with experience.