Physician-Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist

ADVANCED HEART FAILURE AND TRANSPLANT CARDIOLOGIST

Westchester Medical Center-WMCHealth- Valhalla, NY

Summary

Westchester Medical Center, in Valhalla, NY, the flagship of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is seeking an advanced heart failure and transplant specialist to join its full-time faculty in the Section of Cardiology. The physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced and complex heart failure, including assessment for heart transplantation and temporary or durable mechanical circulatory support, including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The role will include pre- and post-transplant care, longitudinal management of patients receiving mechanical circulatory support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and support continuity of care. The section of Cardiology is part of the Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a wide range of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery services to patients of all ages. Our specialists deliver comprehensive cardiac care; cardiac diagnostic services, vascular diagnostic services, heart failure services, catheter-based cardiac interventions, surgical treatment, vascular surgery, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular interventions. An academic appointment at New York medical College School of Medicine is available commensurate with the candidate’s academic background and participation in education and research.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Active New York State Medical License and/or eligibility to obtain
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure, including inpatient and outpatient care
• Completion of accredited fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Board certification in cardiovascular disease and board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Experience in evaluating candidates for heart transplantation and providing pre- and post-transplant care
• Experience in the evaluation and management of patients requiring temporary or durable mechanical circulatory support, including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary heart failure, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support teams to provide coordinated, patient-centered care
• Strong academic interests
• Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement
• Academic rank at the New York Medical College will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Us

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state of the art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley

Facility Info:

Westchester Medical Center, which is located 35 minutes north of New York City, is the Hudson Valley region's advanced medical care and referral hospital, serving more than 3.5 million people. Each year, more than 120,000 patients receive care at Westchester Medical Center through our main hospital, our Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, acute inpatient rehabilitation service, and our Behavioral Health Center. With more than 900 attending physicians and 3,300 healthcare professionals, Westchester Medical Center delivers industry-leading advanced medical care in specialties and services ranging from heart, kidney and liver transplants and advanced endovascular procedures to high-risk obstetrics and gynecology. The Medical Center is also home to the region's most comprehensive cardiovascular program. We are a regional Level I Trauma and Burn Center with more than 40,000 emergency room visits per year. Our advancements extend across the entire medical facility, from the latest technology and life-saving procedures to nationally recognized doctors, nurses and staff.

To Apply:

For more information, please contact Herbert Trinidad, Advanced Clinical Recruiter, at Herbert.Trinidad@wmchealth.org