Physician Advanced Heart Failure

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Oklahoma Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure physician with Board Certification/Eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to join our expanding Cardiovascular Division. This is a full-time faculty role at a major academic medical center, offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality care while contributing to trainee education, quality initiatives, and scholarly work. OU Health is the state’s only academic quaternary referral center, with a rapidly expanding cardiovascular service line performing 250+ open-heart surgeries and 120+ structural heart procedures annually. The institution is launching a durable LVAD program in 2026, supported by dedicated CVICU, cardiogenic shock pathways, and a strong surgical partner with expertise in advanced heart failure therapy (temporary MCS, durable LVAD, and transplant). The Advanced HF physician will play a central leadership role in building the HF/MCS program, shaping clinical pathways, and preparing the institution for future transplant readiness.

Requirements

• Board Certification/Eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and complex cardiomyopathy, including inpatient and outpatient care.
• Manage ventricular assist devices (VAD), temporary MCS (ECMO), and patients with cardiogenic shock.
• Lead program development for Advanced Heart Failure, durable VAD and transplant initiatives.
• Engage in departmental quality improvement initiatives and attend faculty meetings as required.
• Work with cardiac surgeons, specialized nurses, pharmacists, and social workers on multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary based on experience, plus production and quality incentives
• Sign-on bonuses available
• $5,000 CME allowance
• 401(k) with 6% employer match + additional 3% employer contribution
• Malpractice provided, including tail
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Relocation assistance available
• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees