Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

What We Offer

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute in the Greater Charlotte region of North Carolina is a large multispecialty Institute providing integrated inpatient and outpatient care to the cardiovascular patient.

Due to system growth and expansion, we are recruiting for an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our expanding team. Our program is currently staffed by 2 Board Certified Heart Failure Physicians, as well as 3 heart failure advanced practice providers and 2 clinical pharmacists. This new role will contribute to the continued growth and development our heart failure program, including establishing a destination left ventricular assist device (LVAD) center at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (with an anticipated launch in early 2027).

 The position offers the following opportunities:

• Inpatient and cardiac ICU rounding on dedicated heart failure team
• Outpatient management across the spectrum of heart failure patients
• Robust sarcoid, amyloid and pulmonary hypertension programs
• Opportunities to further expand into HCM and other rare disease states
• Dedicated/protected Cath lab time for right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy, implantable pulmonary artery sensors and other procedures (if interested)
• Robust research program with dedicated staff for heart failure clinical trials  
• Protected administration time to complete tasks and focus on areas of interest
• Potential partnership and shared-care management of transplant patients with regional partners

This position benefits from:

• A high-volume ambulatory practice with an established referral base and hospital presence
• “Hub and Spoke” model with our regional community-based hospitals for shock and acute decompensated patients with a dedicated transfer line and CICU to facilitate timely transfers
• A high volume structural valve program
• Cutting edge MRI, nuclear and PET capabilities with board certified and sub-specialty trained readers
• A favorable and balanced call schedule
• 7 weeks combined vacation and CME after attainment of supervisor MD status

Position Requirements:

• Board certification (or eligibility) in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Medicine
• New graduates welcome to apply
• Interest in PAH, HCM, Genetics, Critical Care are all welcome but not required for position

Novant Health offers:

• Fixed/guaranteed heart failure physician salary with no RVU component
• NH Medical Group employed
• Medical and Retirement Benefits
• Relocation Allowance
• CME Allowance
• System wide EHR-Epic
• Malpractice
• Work-Life balance

Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 21 medical centers and more than 2,100 physicians in more than 900 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's over 44,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

The Greater Charlotte region offers attractive living with access to shopping, fine dining, plentiful outdoor recreation, professional sporting events, concerts, and cultural events, public and private schools, and universities. The Lake Norman area just north of Charlotte is one of the most rapidly growing in the country, in great part due proximity to the lake, mountains and beach. 

Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together. Qualified candidates should submit formal CV to Emily Slagle, Physician Recruiter, [email protected]. 

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Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. 

Job Opening ID

171566