Physician Advanced Heart Failure

Key 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.

Position Highlights

• 505-bed tertiary care academic hospital.
• Candidates are eligible for faculty appointments with the OU College of Medicine, Department of Medicine.
• Academic rank will be commensurate with academic experience and accomplishments.
• Faculty pathways include Academic Physician, Clinician Educator, and Clinician Investigator, depending on scholarship focus.
• Robust APP support, dedicated HF nursing, and a growing referral base including new VA partnerships.
• Opportunities for leadership roles including Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive starting salary based on experience, plus production and quality incentives; sign-on bonuses available.
• Professional Development: $5,500 CME allowance.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% employer match + additional 3% employer contribution.
• Coverage: Malpractice provided, including tail.
• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Relocation assistance available.

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