Cardiology: Advanced Heart Failure (Non-Transplant)

HonorHealth is actively recruiting a board-certified, fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist with at least three years of experience, proficient in managing temporary and durable mechanical support devices.  A strong interest in pulmonary hypertension management is a plus.  You will partner with the Advanced Heart Disease team and Cardiac Surgeons in creating a state-of-the-art Total Artificial Heart Program with a focus on durable ventricular assist devices on track to begin in early 2024.

The HonorHealth Advanced Heart Disease Group is part of the HonorHealth Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, supported by a group of over 50 employed and aligned cardiologists.  VAD implantation will be performed at the Scottsdale Shea Medical Center (SSMC) supported by two VAD clinics and shared inpatient responsibilities among the advanced heart failure cardiologists.

Other highlights of the HonorHealth hospital employed Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology position:

• Largest primary care network in the state and robust urgent care footprint.
• Work with world-class cardiothoracic surgical physicians & national leaders in complex arrhythmia management.
• Opportunity to develop niche clinics with a focus on hypertrophic, inflammatory, or inherited cardiomyopathies and/or comanage pulmonary hypertension patients.
• Contribute to the cardiovascular fellowship training program.
• Opportunity for clinical research through the HonorHealth Research & Innovation Institute.
• Outstanding industry and device relationships provide early access to the latest technology and therapies.
• Collegial work environment with emphasis on work/life balance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
• No non-compete.
• EPIC Cupid electronic health record.
• Financially stable healthcare system.

HonorHealth, a six-hospital system in the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area, is the only locally owned, locally managed non-profit health system in the state of Arizona. As an organization focused on the care of our community, HonorHealth has become the regional leader in Heart and Vascular Services and provides comprehensive Interdisciplinary Disease Management across the continuum.

Unique to HonorHealth, physicians have a voice. This has contributed to HonorHealth becoming one of the largest Cardiovascular teams in the region and attracting top talent on a national scale. As a physician-led network, the cardiologists are front and center in all discussions regarding clinical care, compensation, physician well-being, call schedules, growth strategies, and overall vision for the team. In addition, the success of medical and surgical specialists is backed by a financially-sound hospital system located in the most desirable areas of Scottsdale/Phoenix. 

If you are interested in joining a collaborative group that has a well-established relationship in the community, generous compensation and benefits package, relocation, malpractice insurance, health insurance, and a whole lot more, now is the time to reach out for additional information. 

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To learn more about HonorHealth and the Heart Failure position, contact:  Laura Hays, HonorHealth Physician Recruitment Partner.

Please submit your CV for consideration.  HHcareers@trekphysician.com