Structural Interventional Cardiologist
Position Overview
The structural interventionalist will spend two days per week performing structural heart procedures at Hershey Medical Center, which serves as the structural heart referral center for the Penn State Health system with full cardiac surgical backup and comprehensive imaging support. Remaining clinical days will be based at Lancaster Medical Center. Call responsibilities are limited to Lancaster Medical Center only.
What You Will Do
- Hershey Medical Center (2 days/week):
- Perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and other transcatheter valve therapies
- Perform transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip/TEER) and emerging mitral/tricuspid therapies
- Perform left atrial appendage occlusion (WATCHMAN) and septal defect closures (PFO/ASD)
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, imaging specialists, and the multidisciplinary structural heart team
- Participate in structural heart case conferences, research, and fellow education
- Lancaster Medical Center:
- Manage acute STEMI activations and provide interventional call coverage (LMC only)
- Provide outpatient consultative cardiology and longitudinal follow-up care
- Contribute to growth of cardiovascular services at LMC
Qualifications
- M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
- Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
- Advanced training or equivalent experience in structural heart intervention
- Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Pennsylvania
Preferred
- Completion of a dedicated structural heart fellowship or equivalent clinical volume
- Experience as a primary operator for TAVR, TEER, and LAA occlusion
- Proficiency in procedural imaging including TEE and cardiac CT
- Interest in academic medicine, clinical research, and fellow education
Our Structural Heart Program
Hershey Medical Center’s structural heart program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary center offering the full range of transcatheter valve and structural therapies. The program features:
- Dedicated structural heart catheterization suite with hybrid OR capability
- Comprehensive advanced imaging including 3D TEE, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI
- Full cardiac surgical partnership for hybrid cases and backup
- Active clinical trials and research infrastructure
- Multidisciplinary valve clinic and heart team conferences
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive academic salary with incentive plan
- Faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
- Generous PTO, parental leave, and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Protected time for research and academic activities
- Malpractice coverage with tail
Live in Central Pennsylvania
Both Hershey and Lancaster offer outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, and vibrant communities. The region sits within easy reach of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City, combining small-town charm with big-city access.
To Apply
Submit your CV and letter of interest to Amber Winters, Physician Recruiter at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
- Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
- Exposure to a wide patient population
- The ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Endless learning
- A culture of excellence