Cardiology HF/TX Faculty Opportunity at Leading Academic Medical Center

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. 

Temple is a pioneering heart transplant program with over 1000 transplants performed.  Temple offers a collegial working relationship with a dedicated team of Heart Failure, Transplant, VAD/PH cardiologists and surgeons.  The Heart Failure program includes a subsection in infiltrative cardiomyopathies, CardioOncology, Heart Failure with preserved EF, Disease management and CardioMEM. The program also has a dedicated support team of HF, Transplant and MCS nurses and coordinators. Our faculty members have broad research interest in outcomes, basic sciences, and clinical trials.

The new faculty member will provide inpatient and outpatient clinical Heart Failure services, including congestive heart failure transplant and mechanical circulatory support. Successful candidates must possess and MD or DO, will be BC 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 and be in possession of or be eligible to receive an unrestricted Pennsylvania State Medical License.  Graduating fellows and practicing physicians are both encouraged to apply. This is an immediate need, and preference will be given to experienced practicing physicians.

Temple Heart & Vascular Institute (THVI)

https://heart.templehealth.org/

The THVI is a physician led, patient focused institute built upon Temple Health’s excellent long-term reputation for heart and vascular clinical care, research and education.  At the core of THVI is an integrated approach that encourages collaboration between care providers in order to improve patient experience, outcomes, and value across the spectrum of prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease.  THVI continues to build upon the strengths inherent in an institute model while maintaining the advantages conferred as an academic and research healthcare entity.

Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.  Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education. 

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered, please complete an online application by following this link: https://bit.ly/4bjIC0V

Interested candidates should submit current curriculum vita and personal statement summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are strongly encouraged.

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please address all applications to: Eman A. Hamad, MD, FACC, FHFSA, Director, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Program, Temple University Hospital, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University,  Email:  michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

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Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP): Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple University Health System, is made up of more than 500 physicians who represent almost every subspecialty in modern medicine – from family medicine physicians to organ transplant surgeons.

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Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

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