Academic Cardiologist - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant - University of Louisville Hospital

University Medical Center, Inc.Louisville, KentuckyOn-siteFull-timeListed 2 days ago

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# Primary Location:
University Hospital - ULP - AMG

# Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202


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# Job Description Summary:
Physician provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients’ outpatient settings. Educates patients, families and staff.

Job Description:

The  University of Louisville Division of Cardiovascular Medicine  is seeking an experienced, board-certified advanced heart failure cardiologist to join our cardiology faculty in  our  Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant program. Heart failure cardiologists will perform biopsies ,  right heart caths ,  and care for patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, mechanical support devices, and transplants. UofL Cardiology has been a successful transplant center since 1984 and is one of the region's leading transplant hospitals ,  performing heart, lung, hand, liver, kidney,  and  pancreas transplants.

T he successful applicant will participate in all aspects of the HF and VAD clinical service ,  including inpatient and outpatient settings  (mid-level providers are available to help) and work collaboratively with our excellent surgical team . Responsibilities include teaching medical students, house staff, cardiology fellows, and  an  Advanced Heart Failure fellow. The candidate will  also  participate in clinical trials  in  heart failure  and perform scholarly work .  Call is shared within the Section of Heart Failure with the other two physicians.

Responsibilities include teaching medical students, house staff, cardiology fellows, and an Advanced Heart Failure fellow. The candidate will also participate in clinical trials in heart failure and perform scholarly work. The call will be shared within the heart failure section with three other physicians.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Comprehensive provider benefits and startup packages
- Competitive salary and productivity bonus incentives
- Faculty appointment and rank at the School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Leadership positions are available for those who qualify.
- Free college tuition at the University of Louisville for employees and their dependents.
- Visa sponsorship is available.

Interested candidates should submit the following three items to Dinesh Kalra, MD, Division Chief of Cardiology, at:   [email protected]

· A letter of interest outlining your career goals and prior experience.

· Curriculum vitae

· Any visa needs

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