Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology locums opportunity - NJ

Position: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist

Location: Newark, NJ

Specialty: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (AHFTC)

Coverage Type: Ongoing Inpatient Coverage

Job Overview

Board-Certified Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist (AHFTC) for ongoing inpatient coverage. This specialized subspecialty role focuses on managing high-acuity patients with end-stage heart disease (Stage D), heart transplants, and mechanical circulatory support (VADs) across CCU and Telemetry units.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Work Schedule: Inpatient day coverage managing variable to high census in CCU and Telemetry.
• Call Schedule: 1 in 5 unrestricted call.
• Duration: Ongoing coverage needed.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Practice

• Advanced Heart Failure Care: Manage critically ill end-stage heart failure patients in the CCU and Telemetry.
• Transplant & VAD Management: Direct post-transplant care and manage Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs).
• Procedures: Primary bedside procedure includes occasional Bedside POCUS (no heavy surgical/OR load).
• Team Structure: Work alongside 4 MD Attendings, a multidisciplinary cardiology team, cardiology fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• APP Collaboration: Oversee and collaborate with on-site APPs.

Position Qualifications & Facility Info

• Board Certification: Board Certified (BC) specifically in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• EMR System: EPIC (integrated hospital and clinic).