Heart Failure Cardiologist Medical Director - Downtown

Job Summary

Northeast Florida’s renowned leader in cardiovascular care is recruiting a Heart Failure Cardiologist Medical Director to lead and grow the dynamic and distinguished CHF program within Baptist Heart Specialists. This position offers the successful candidate an exceptional opportunity to build a robust clinical practice with the region’s top-ranked and most well-established group in one of the nation’s most sought after destinations.

Organizational Appeal and Excellence

Baptist Heart Specialists and Baptist Health are the region leaders in heart care with an unmatched level of multidisciplinary services, expertise and a top-ranked, comprehensive program backed by award-winning facilities.

• Backed 24/7 by four magnet-designated hospitals and accredited chest pain centers, the Baptist Health network features award-winning community hospital capabilities and comprehensive tertiary services including the only dedicated heart hospital in Northeast Florida
• The Baptist Heart Hospital serves as the centerpiece to our top-ranked program which also includes dedicated clinics for anticoagulation, heart failure and valve disease, an accomplished clinical research program, comprehensive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, advanced imaging and cardiac testing across 8 locations
• The Baptist Heart team is comprised of more than 30 board certified physicians across eight locations spanning four counties and providing the full spectrum of diagnostic, invasive and interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular, comprehensive electrophysiology and structural heart care
• The Baptist Health physician network is the largest and most comprehensive in the region with more than 300 outpatient and inpatient primary care physicians at its core
• Physician-centric and physician-led
• Please note that Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and its affiliated hospitals are not doing transplants, and do not have transplant facilities

Qualifications

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure
• Skilled at Myocardial Biopsy
• Able to perform right heart catheterizations to diagnosis and treat pulmonary hypertension
• No transplant experience necessary

• Manage and direct all outpatient heart failure clinics
• Guideline based protocols
• Training and monitoring of CHF Advance Provider Practitioners
• Track and Document improvement in system wide Heart Failure Outcomes
• Create an interdisciplinary program for both HFrEF and HFpEF

• Help create and develop an inpatient congestive heart failure program
• Inotropic support
• Work with CT surgery and Interventional Cardiologist on current LV assist devices, Impella, IABP
• Help guide CT surgery and cardiology on possible future LVAD support
• Be a Liaison to regional cardiac transplant programs
• Help enhance the EP aspect of Baptist Heart in heart failure patients
• Increase the appropriate use of Bi V ACID devices in HFrEF patients
• Help guide the appropriate management of cardiac dysrhythmias in HFrEF patients
• Develop and guide the use of invasive/device based hemodynamics monitoring of patients

• Enhance the role of structural heart in congestive heart failure patients
• Mitral Clip
• TAVR
• Have the determination and drive to create specialized cardiomyopathy clinics
• Amyloid
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Advance HFpEF

• Create and guide Pulmonary Hypertension Program

• Involved in Clinical Research

Education Required

Doctorate of Medicine

Education Preferred

Doctorate of Medicine

Experience

• New and experience physicians are encouraged to apply
• Skilled at Myocardial Biopsy
• Able to perform right heart catheterizations to diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension
• No transplant experience necessary

License and Certification

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure
• Board Certified/Board Eligible Physician (MD or DO) Required
• Ability to obtain an active and unrestricted Florida Medical License Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Required

Location

Location Overview

There's a Place for You Here 

Imagine a city with sunshine most of the year, where the beach is practically your backyard. That's Jacksonville, Florida. It's the largest city in the state, but with a surprisingly relaxed vibe. Here's a breakdown to give you a taste: 

• Beach Bum Paradise: Jacksonville boasts miles of gorgeous coastline with Atlantic Ocean waves and white sand beaches. Perfect for catching sunshine, building sandcastles, or trying your hand at surfing.
• River City Charm: The St. Johns River winds through the heart of Jacksonville, offering scenic boat tours, kayaking adventures, and a chance to spot dolphins.
• Urban Oasis: Don't be fooled by the beaches, Jacksonville has a vibrant downtown area. Explore museums, catch a concert or a Jacksonville Jaguars game, and find some delicious local eats.
• Southern Hospitality: Jacksonville is known for its friendly locals. Expect smiles, helpful directions, and maybe even a recommendation for the best place to get fresh seafood.
• Something for Everyone: Whether you're a history buff exploring the Cummer Museum, a nature lover checking out the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve, or a foodie sampling barbecue and fresh seafood, Jacksonville has something to offer.
• Daily Adventure: Jacksonville is a great launch pad for exploring other parts of Florida. Take a day trip to St. Augustine, the nation's oldest permanently occupied city, or head south to Orlando for theme park thrills.