Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Job Title : Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Location : Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

About Us :

Houston Methodist is a premier healthcare institution renowned for exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and high-quality education. Ranked No. 15 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals for cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery, our hospital is part of the prestigious Best Hospitals Honor Roll. Our Heart and Vascular Center is recognized as a high-volume heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support center, leading the nation in multi-organ transplants, including heart-lung, heart-liver, and heart-kidney procedures, with select cases involving triple organ transplants. With specialized clinics, innovative research initiatives, and multiple active clinical trials, our heart failure team is at the forefront of advancing the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular conditions.

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our highly skilled team. This role involves providing comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-fellowship experience, a strong research background, and a commitment to pioneering advances in heart failure management. A subspecialty interest in cardiac amyloidosis is a plus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver expert care for advanced heart failure patients, from diagnosis to long-term management, in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients for therapies including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and heart transplantation.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team comprising transplant surgeons, heart failure nurses, and pharmacists to develop individualized care plans.
• Lead outpatient clinics focused on advanced heart failure treatment and patient follow-up.
• Participate in clinical trials and contribute to research initiatives aimed at enhancing heart failure outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and management of heart failure.

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Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Statement : Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Application Instructions : Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to Aderonke Adeyeye at physician_recruitment@houstonmethodist.org . For inquiries or more information, please contact Cindy M. Martin, MD, Chief of Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support , at cmmartin2@houstonmethodist.org .

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