Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure Center Richmond, VA
Full-Time Inpatient & Outpatient Monday Friday
The Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure Center is seeking a full-time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our high-performing team at St. Mary s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity in a highly specialized sub-field, with the ability to follow patients across the continuum of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and actively collaborate with regional transplant centers.
The Advanced Heart Failure Program is a vital component of the Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Service Line, which includes nearly 20 cardiologists across Non-Invasive, Interventional, Electrophysiology, and Structural specialties, as well as 4 Cardiovascular Surgeons. The program operates at St. Mary s Hospital and Memorial Regional Medical Center, and is Joint Commission Certified in both LVAD and Heart Failure care.
Why This Role is Unique
- Rare Subspecialty Focus : Play a leading role in advanced heart failure management within a growing program
- Integrated Patient Care : Maintain continuity by managing patients in both hospital and clinic settings
- Transplant Collaboration : Work closely with regional transplant centers on advanced cases and referrals
- LVAD Surgeon Access : Share office suite with Cardiac Surgery daily interaction with the LVAD implanting surgeon enhances team communication and patient outcomes
- Family-Oriented Practice : Supportive, collegial culture that offers flexibility for family obligations and emphasizes work-life balance
Position Overview
Schedule : Monday Friday, 8 : 30 AM 5 : 00 PMCall Rotation : 1 : 5 weeknights and weekendsWeeknights : After-hours calls from hospital and outpatientWeekends : Independent hospital rounding and after-hours callsAverage Volume : patients / dayTelehealth : Virtual visits via MyChart and telephone, as appropriateProcedures : Right heart catheterization, echocardiographyClinic Locations : St. Mary s Hospital (primary) and Memorial Regional Medical Center (weekly)Practice Model
Weekly rotation between inpatient service and outpatient clinicInpatient service supported by a dedicated Heart Failure NPRight heart catheterizations performed during outpatient rotationClinic design allows adequate time for complex visits and patient educationTeam & Program
1 Cardiologist, 4 Advanced Practice ProvidersRNs, CMAs, RN LVAD Coordinators, Social WorkerEmbedded in Bon Secours comprehensive Heart & Vascular InstituteAccess to referrals from Bon Secours cardiologists and private cardiology practicesProgram growth driven by local demand and recent closure of a competing practicQualifications
MD or DOBC / BE in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant CardiologyEligible for unrestricted Virginia medical licensePassion for team-based, patient-centered care and long-term program developmentBenefits & Compensation
Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include :
Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription DrugsLife Insurance OptionsDisability Insurance, Short and Long Term403b Plan w / company match, 457b Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (funded 100% by company)Wellness PlanFlex Spending and Health Savings AccountEligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAllowed Time Off plus HolidaysCompetitive CompensationRelocation ExpenseCME Annual $10,000