Locum | Physician | Cardiology - Heart Failure | Newark, NJ

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist (Locum Tenens)

Newark, New Jersey

26-Week High-Volume Assignment | Subspecialty Practice | Multidisciplinary Team Support

Are you a Board Certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist seeking a high-yield subspecialty contract in the New York metropolitan area? A premier tertiary regional medical center in Essex County is seeking a skilled physician for an extended 26-week locum assignment from October 26, 2026, through April 25, 2027. Featuring focused inpatient CCU and telemetry coverage, advanced mechanical circulatory support management, and a collaborative team of attendings, fellows, and APPs, this role offers an outstanding clinical opportunity.

The Opportunity

Step into an established academic-affiliated heart failure program, managing complex end-stage heart disease and advanced mechanical therapies alongside a seasoned cardiology care team.

• Clinical Scope: Lead specialized inpatient heart failure care, including:

  • Managing high-acuity patients with advanced heart failure, end-stage heart disease, heart transplants, LVADs, and other mechanical circulatory support (MCS) systems

  • Directing care across Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and telemetry floor services

  • Performing bedside Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) as clinically indicated

  • Documenting patient care and order entry via Epic EMR

• The Schedule & Shift Structure: Dedicated inpatient schedule covering variable daily CCU and telemetry censuses.

• Call Requirements: 1 in 5 unrestricted call rotation shared among team attendings.

• Assignment Duration: 26-week contract (October 26, 2026 – April 25, 2027).

• Clinical Support Structure: Collaborative care team consisting of 4 attending cardiologists, cardiology fellows, Advanced Practice Providers, and multidisciplinary specialists.

Candidate Requirements

All candidate submissions must hold subspecialty board certification and active state licensure.

• Degree & Board Status: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Medical License.

• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in end-stage heart failure, cardiac transplantation protocols, LVAD management, and temporary mechanical circulatory support.

If you’re ready to step into a key transplant cardiology role in northern New Jersey with complex subspecialty volume and strong clinical team support, let’s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!