Heart Failure/VAD Opportunity at the award-winning Oklahoma Heart Institute

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) located in Tulsa, OK seeks a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center, which offers all FDA-approved PH therapies, CardioMEMS, hemodynamic ramp studies, CM/amyloid treatments, and research trials.

About the Position:

• 100% Heart Failure Position
• Dedicated APPs, Coordinators, and Nurse Scribes
• Attached to Oklahoma Heart Institute & Hillcrest Medical Center with IV diuresis, infusion, telemetry, and access to same-day hospital services (labs, imaging, etc.).
• Provide expertise in the continued growth of our VAD Destination Therapy Program (Established 2018)
• Ability to provide pre-and post-transplant care
• An interest in Pulmonary Hypertension and ECMO welcome
• Candidates should be well-trained in all aspects of general clinical cardiology, and have completed or will complete an Advanced Fellowship in Heart Failure.

• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
  

A Recruitment & Benefits Package that Values Your Talent

At Oklahoma Heart Institute, we are committed to offering our providers exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth.

We understand that in order for you to deliver the best care, you need to feel appreciated and supported, which is why we prioritize the health and well-being of our providers and their families. To help accomplish this, we have designed generous compensation and benefits packages that may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

- J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty

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Oklahoma Heart Institute's Recent Achievements:

• Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence (2024)- Consistently achieving high levels of patient satisfaction since 2013
• Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence (2024)- Honors Top-Performing healthcare organizations nationwide since 2013
• The Oklahoman Community Choice Award Winner (2024)- Best Hospital for Cardiovascular Care since 2012
• Women's Choice Award (2025): Top 100 Hospitals in Patient Experience since 2011
  
  

About Oklahoma Heart Institute:

Oklahoma Heart Institute has been instrumental in the development of the state’s most advanced heart hospital, dedicated exclusively to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. The Advanced Heart Failure Center is the region’s first dedicated inpatient and outpatient heart failure program. OHI’s Advanced Heart Failure fellowship-trained cardiologists, VAD surgeons, seasoned HF advanced practice providers, cardiac fellowship-trained CVICU/critical care physicians, and other medical experts round out the superlative heart failure team.

Building on a tradition of groundbreaking research and medical “firsts”, Oklahoma Heart Institute’s cardiologists, cardiothoracic, vascular, and CT/VAD surgeons, endocrinologists, and sleep physicians and their programs continue to earn national recognition. The collegial nature of the physician mix provides an unparalleled practice environment. They successfully maintain a superb practice relationship with local and regional hospitals and the referring physicians they serve. From comprehensive diagnostics to open-heart surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, our cardiovascular hospital team delivers the most advanced services and state-of-the-art technology. A physician-friendly management and leadership staff rounds out this very “result-oriented” heart hospital.

About the Community:

Looking for a city where affordability meets adventure? Welcome to Tulsa, Oklahoma—ranked a “Top 5 Fun and Affordable City in the U.S.” by WalletHub in 2024. Nestled along the scenic Arkansas River, Tulsa blends small-town charm with big-city energy. With a metro population topping one million and home to the prestigious University of Tulsa, this vibrant city offers a safe, welcoming atmosphere brimming with opportunity. Whether you're kayaking through the Gathering Place, savoring inventive cuisine in the Deco District, or soaking in world-class art at the Philbrook Museum, Tulsa delivers a lifestyle that’s as enriching as it is accessible. With 30 direct flights from its international airport—including to both coasts—and just 122 miles from Oklahoma City, Tulsa is closer than you think and more exciting than you imagined. Tulsa isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive.