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 : 20–25 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