Heart Failure/LVAD Medical Director

Job Description:Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.Job Description & RequirementsHeart Failure/LVAD Medical DirectorStartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $450000.00- $550000.00 Medical Director – Transplant/LVAD (MCS) Program We are seeking a board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to serve as Medical Director for a Transplant/LVAD (MCS) program.This physician leader will provide clinical oversight, drive quality and regulatory performance, and partner with section and surgical leadership to advance program growth and academic impact.Leadership & oversight: Provide clinical oversight across inpatient and outpatient services for advanced heart failure, LVAD/MCS, and heart transplant & compliance: Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure ongoing compliance with key regulatory/accrediting bodies (e.g., UNOS/CMS).Program development: Drive strategic growth and operational excellence for the MCS/Transplant program, in close collaboration with Advanced HF section leadership and transplant surgical directors.Team-based care: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including advanced HF physicians, advanced practice providers, and trainees/fellows.Clinical expertise: Demonstrate depth across advanced heart failure care, including inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services.Academic contribution: Participate in an academic environment with an active cardiology fellowship and opportunities for teaching, scholarship, and clinical opportunities: Opportunity to participate in established programs/clinics such as CardioMEMS, amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac sarcoid, and a robust certified pulmonary hypertension program.Regional impact: Engage with a multidisciplinary cardiogenic shock initiative that supports multiple owned and affiliated medical centers across the state and Gulf South region.Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience with expertise in mechanical circulatory support and : New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans offers a distinctive mix of culture, cuisine, music, and history—along with easy access to outdoor recreation and Gulf Coast destinations.Culture & music: A world-famous live music scene (jazz, brass bands, and more) with venues and festivals year-round.Food: Renowned local cuisine—from Creole and Cajun classics to acclaimed contemporary dining.Arts & history: Historic architecture, museums, and a vibrant arts community across the city.Festivals: Major events including Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, plus countless neighborhood : Diverse communities with distinct character, from historic districts to family-friendly residential areas.Outdoors: Proximity to bayous, lakes, and Gulf Coast recreation, including boating and fishing.Travel: Convenient air travel options and weekend access to regional destinations across the Gulf South.Facility LocationThe festivals, the restaurants and the night life are a few of the main attractions in New Orleans, and there's always the French Quarter, established by the French in 1718, that is a must go place.Bourbon Street is where the upscale lounges and historic restaurants and jazz clubs are to be found.