Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Cardiologist

The Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine is actively recruiting an additional fellowship-trained cardiologist who possesses clinical expertise in heart failure and transplantation. Qualified applicants will have a proven record of research, teaching, and clinical distinction. Temple's Heart and Vascular Institute (THVI) has a long history of clinical excellence, particularly in heart failure management, bi-ventricular mechanical support, and cardiac transplantation. It offers a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members.

Job Description

• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical heart failure services, including congestive heart failure transplant and mechanical circulatory support.
• Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of heart failure, transplant, VAD/PH cardiologists, and surgeons.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Board certified in Cardiology and board certified or board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant.
• Candidates must have academic credentials that will qualify for a faculty appointment at the minimum level of Assistant Professor.
• Be in possession of or be eligible to receive an unrestricted Pennsylvania State Medical License.

Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME funds.
• Vacation, holiday, sick, and CME time.
• Generous 403b retirement match.
• 457b.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Tuition remission.
• Savi-student loan repayment program.

Community Overview

Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research, and world-class education. The health system's 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow's treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine. "Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." - Alexander Hamilton.