Medical Director, Advanced Heart Failure

The Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute, part of the faculty practice program for the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, is seeking an experienced advanced heart failure cardiologist to serve as Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure. This academic leadership position offers an opportunity to lead and expand a comprehensive, multidisciplinary advanced heart failure program across the Brown University Health system, including mechanical circulatory support and collaboration with a regional heart transplant center. The successful candidate will provide clinical and strategic leadership to advance patient care, program development, education, and research.

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About the position:

• Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the advanced heart failure program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with complex and advanced heart failure.
• Lead the growth and coordination of mechanical circulatory support services, including durable LVAD therapy and temporary mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock.
• Collaborate with a robust cardiothoracic surgery program and regional heart transplant center to provide coordinated care for patients requiring advanced therapies.
• Work with clinical and administrative leadership to expand program capacity, strengthen regional referral networks, improve patient access, and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in developing clinical pathways, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative approaches to advanced heart failure management.
• Coordinate education and mentorship of medical students, residents, cardiology fellows, and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
• Lead clinical trials, collaborative research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities in heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support.

About the benefits:

• Competitive compensation package $450,000-550,000 commensurate with experience and leadership responsibilities.
• EPIC electronic medical record with a commitment to ongoing optimization.
• A clinically, culturally, and economically diverse patient population.
• Dynamic leadership team genuinely committed to professional development and work-life balance.
• $6,000 annual professional allowance and 1 dedicated CME week.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Five weeks paid time off.
• 401(k) with 6% employer match after 1 year of employment, with 3-year vesting.
• Faculty appointment at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

About you:

• Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• Significant clinical experience in advanced heart failure, durable LVAD therapy, and temporary mechanical circulatory support.
• Demonstrated leadership and program development experience, preferably within an established advanced heart failure or LVAD program.
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical excellence, medical education, and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated excellence in research and academic scholarship with qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor level or higher.

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About Brown University Health

Brown University Health is Rhode Island's leading nonprofit academic health system, serving patients across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts through a network of hospitals, physician practices, behavioral health services, and specialty care. As the primary teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, we are at the forefront of patient care, medical education, and groundbreaking research.

Our system includes Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's, The Miriam Hospital, Bradley Hospital, Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital, Morton Hospital, Gateway Healthcare, and Brown Health Medical Group—bringing together more than 1,500 providers and thousands of dedicated team members committed to delivering exceptional care. From primary care and pediatrics to trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, and advanced specialty services, we care for patients at every stage of life.

At Brown University Health, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional teams, which is why we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees are empowered to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to innovate, advance, and help shape the future of healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.