Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist – MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

About the Job

MedStar Health is one of the most active advanced heart failure programs in the country with a team that spans Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Southern Maryland. The team consists of 5 advanced heart failure cardiologists whose primary base is in Baltimore and 9 advanced heart failure cardiologists in Washington, DC and southern Maryland. We are seeking an advanced heart failure cardiologist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Union Memorial serves as MedStar’s cardiovascular hub in Baltimore with advanced cardiac imaging, robust intervention and structural heart capabilities, advanced electrophysiology services, and cardiac surgery. With the exception of surgical and post-operative care of transplant and LVAD recipients, the advanced heart failure team in Baltimore takes care of a full spectrum of heart failure (Stage C and D), LVAD care (inpatient and outpatient), heart transplant recipients, infiltrative disease, pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, etc. This role would include equal inpatient coverage with 4 other partners at MedStar Union Memorial including equal call (1:5). The role also includes the outpatient clinic in Baltimore, including rotation through the VAD clinic. Clinical time may be available at the primary LVAD/transplant implant center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. There is an option to take the Monday off after covering a weekend as well. Opportunities for involvement in research and education of trainees is available. MedStar Health is the largest healthcare system in the region, with 34,000 associates, working at 10 hospitals, and hundreds of ambulatory care sites – all together more than 700 access points of care, covering more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties. MedStar Health's patient-first philosophy is supported by providing access to vast resources and capabilities combining the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care.

Position Requirements:

• Fellowship training in mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant care
• Board-eligible/board-certified in Cardiovascular disease and Advanced Heart Failure
• Management of the full spectrum of heart failure
• Superior training and interpersonal skills

At MedStar Health, you can expect:

• Competitive salary and quality compensation, w/quarterly production incentive
• Generous PTO: 30 days, 7 holidays, plus 2 personal days
• Annual CME stipend with 5 additional CME days
• Variety of rich benefits, including health, for you and your dependents
• Great retirement options with excellent employer match
• Access to Wellness Center and personal Physician Concierge Services

This position has a hiring range of

USD $300,000.00 - USD $541,000.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.