Staff Physician - Advanced Heart Failure

Job Opportunity: Advanced Heart Failure CardiologistNorton Heart & Vascular Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare, is the region's most comprehensive and trusted provider for cardiovascular care for even the most complex conditions. More patients choose Norton Heart & Vascular Institute for heart and vascular care than any other program in the region. Our providers work closely with referring providers to deliver streamlined, experience-driven care.With more than 50 board-certified cardiovascular physicians, more than 45 advanced practice providers and a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 support professionals, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute has the expertise and coordinated care subspecialty programs designed to manage complex cardiovascular conditions across all stages of care include electrophysiology, structural heart disease, advanced cardiac imaging, cardio-obstetrics, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac rehabilitation.NORTON ADVANCED HEART FAILURE CLINICS is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible advanced heart failure cardiologist to join its expanding program. The ideal candidate will join our Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program, a more than 50-person multidisciplinary team that includes two board-certified, fellowship-trained heart failure cardiologists, eight heart failure advanced practice providers, two ventricular-assist device surgeons, dedicated heart failure nurse navigators, a social worker, financial counselor, pharmacist, perfusionist and ventricular assist device coordinators. Our experienced team of physicians and advanced practice providers has an average of 15 years of heart failure experience.About the position:Management of patients who have heart failure with preserved systolic function and heart failure with reduced systolic functionAbility to risk-stratify patients who need disease management, guideline-directed medical therapy or referral for advanced surgical options, including LVAD or heart transplantationKnowledge of device management, including implantable cardiac defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization therapyExperience with heart failure monitoring tools, including the CardioMEMS HF system, ReDS system vest and LifeVestAbility to perform right heart catheterizations and endomyocardial biopsiesBarostim baroreflex activation therapy to provide innovative neuromodulation treatment for patients with symptomatic heart failure despite optimal medical therapyOpportunity to practice specialized therapies for amlyoid, hypertrophic, noncompaction and sarcoid cardiomyopathy, and moreInterest in temporary and permanent mechanical circulatory support, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)Collaborate with hospital and communitywide initiatives around re-admission reduction and postacute care for heart failure patientsSupport and manage VAD implant patients and heart transplant patients with pre- and post-transplant follow-up through the UK HealthCare Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate NetworkCollaborate with Norton Children's Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School Of Medicine, to provide total congenital heart disease and mechanical circulatory support in conjunction with their pediatric hearttransplant programJoin current efforts participating in heart failure and transplant national research studies, including support for investigator-initiated projectsNorton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program takes over patients' care after their one-year anniversary from post-transplant careTelecardiology services readily availableAdvanced practice provider first call structureTo discuss this opportunity, contact Brittany Brohm, senior recruiter, physicians, Norton Medical Group, at (502) 777-6533 or brittany.brohm@nortonhealthcare.org.The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis.Qualifications:Doctorate DegreeOne of: DO or MD