Cardiology Physician

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Abilene
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist provides comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with complex heart failure and cardiomyopathy. This role includes advanced medical management, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and participation in advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation, when applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with advanced and refractory heart failure Diagnose and treat cardiomyopathies and complex cardiovascular conditions Optimize guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure patients Assess and manage patients for advanced heart failure therapies, including mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation, as applicable Participate in inpatient and outpatient heart failure services Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, critical care, nephrology, pharmacy, nutrition, and social services Participate in heart failure conferences, case reviews, and transplant selection meetings as applicable Provide consultation services to referring providers Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic testing (e.g., echocardiography, hemodynamic assessment) consistent with training and privileges Supervise and educate trainees and advanced practice providers, as applicable Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and patient safety initiatives Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship Fellowship training in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology preferred Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease Board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology preferred Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies Expertise in management of advanced and end-stage heart failure Strong clinical judgment and complex decision-making abilities Experience with multidisciplinary, team-based care models Excellent communication and patient counseling skills Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement Work Environment Inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including heart failure clinics and hospital units Participation in call coverage as determined by service needs Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and diagnostic evaluations Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and monitoring

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