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Heart Failure Medical Director

Heart Failure Medical Director

Piedmont HealthcareAtlanta, GA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Permanent
Job description

Piedmont Heart Institute

System Wide Medical Director

Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support

Job Description

Job Title : System Advanced Heart Failure Medical Director

Program :        Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)

Reports to : Chief of Piedmont Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) seeks a dynamic and accomplished Medical Director to lead our innovative team in delivering exceptional care to patients with heart failure, including heart transplantation and MCS across the system. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a comprehensive program dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical research. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in heart failure management, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary setting. Join us in our mission to transform the lives of patients facing the challenges of heart disease.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ROLE :

  • Piedmont Atlanta is recognized as the #1 LVAD implanting center and the 4

th

largest Heart Transplant center by volume in the US in 2024.

  • The facility has a highly skilled and experienced team specializing in heart failure support and services.
  • Piedmont Heart is a nationally acclaimed leader in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and advanced MCS options. It features a top-tier imaging program (MRI) and exceptional Cath Lab support for complex coronary and valvular interventions.
  • Piedmont Atlanta hospital represents one of nations highest patient complexity programs according to the national case mix index
  • With more than 25 hospitals reaching greater than 80% of the states population, the PHI represents Georgia's largest advanced heart failure program.
  • PHI is internationally recognized as a leading center of innovation and research
  • QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR :

  • Experience delivering a comprehensive approach to Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and MCS
  • Board-certified in Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of care across a large healthcare system
  • Dedication to innovation and research
  • ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS :

    The Medical Director's specific responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

  • System Heart Failure Practice Development :
  • Lead the System Heart Failure Practice by developing and implementing comprehensive care protocols for heart failure patients across the cardiology team.

  • Monitor and assess the success of these protocols through key performance metrics.
  • Provide recommendations to PHI Leadership and Hospital Administration in developing, managing, and budgeting the Advanced Heart Failure Program.
  • Perform other duties relating to the Program as requested by PHI and Hospital Administration.
  • Team Development and Interoperability :
  • Foster the growth of the Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology team through training and mentoring initiatives.

  • Promote collegiality among the AHF Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Team to enhance interoperability, referrals, and sub-specialization.
  • Encourage open communication and feedback regarding patient selection and treatment planning in key multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Heart Failure Center of Excellence :
  • Co-Chair the Heart Failure Center of Excellence activities with the Surgical Director.

  • Effectively communicate essential program elements to the Center of Excellence (COE) participants.
  • Participate as a member of the PHI system-wide Leadership Council
  • Selection Committee Oversight :
  • Co-Chair weekly Heart Transplant / LVAD selection committee meetings alongside the Surgical Director.

  • Develop, update, and maintain selection criteria for Heart Transplant / LVAD candidates in collaboration with the Surgical Director
  • Facilitate consensus within the Selection Committee and actively engage HF cardiologists.
  • Quality Improvement Leadership :
  • Co-Chair the Heart Transplant and LVAD Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committees with the Surgical Director.

  • Collaborate with the Surgical Director to develop, update, and maintain quality improvement metrics.
  • Lead initiatives to create and implement quality improvement programs to enhance relevant metrics.
  • Monitor, assess, and report on the progress of key metrics that reflect the success of clinical protocols.
  • Participate in Quality, Safety, Service (QSS), and Transplant Clinical Committee meetings.
  • Outreach Activities :
  • Collaborate with the Director of Heart Failure Outreach to develop and standardize HF therapies within and outside the Piedmont Healthcare System.

  • Monitor, assess, and report on the progress of key metrics that reflect the success of outreach activities and standardized HF care.
  • Establish and Cultivate National Presence :
  • Develop strategies to enhance Piedmont Heart's recognition as a leading institution in advanced heart failure, transplant, and MCS.

  • Participate in national conferences, symposiums, and workshops to showcase clinical innovations, research findings, and successful outcomes.
  • Foster collaborations with key opinion leaders and institutions in the field to share best practices and drive advancements in patient care.
  • Engage in public speaking and educational initiatives to promote awareness of Piedmont Hearts contributions and expertise in advanced heart failure and MCS.
  • Leverage media and online platforms to disseminate knowledge, share success stories, and connect with the medical community.
  • Promote research and innovation within the heart failure program; set expectations for successful trial participation and conduct
  • Opportunity Highlights :

    Competitive Salary with Guarantee

    Sign-on Bonus

    Comprehensive Benefits, to include 401k match and annual CME allowance

    Epic EMR

    Physician Governance opportunities

    Quality, Service, and Reputation

    Piedmont Heart combines a Level I Cardiovascular Center, with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, healthcare professionals and physicians, providing quality, compassionate care for patients with cardiac, thoracic and vascular conditions, with 180+ cardiovascular physicians and surgeons providing care at over 30 cardiology offices across the state of Georgia.

    Comprised of 25 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlantas vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.

    To be considered for this opportunity email Aimee.Ingram@piedmont.org

    Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are able to sponsor H-1B visa waivers. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of J-1 employment visas at this time.

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