Internal Medicine - Cardiology - Heart Failure

Medical Director – Transplant/LVAD (MCS) Program

We are seeking a board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to serve as Medical Director for a Transplant/LVAD (MCS) program. This physician leader will provide clinical oversight, drive quality and regulatory performance, and partner with section and surgical leadership to advance program growth and academic impact.

• Leadership & oversight: Provide clinical oversight across inpatient and outpatient services for advanced heart failure, LVAD/MCS, and heart transplant patients.
• Quality & compliance: Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure ongoing compliance with key regulatory/accrediting bodies (e.g., UNOS/CMS).
• Program development: Drive strategic growth and operational excellence for the MCS/Transplant program, in close collaboration with Advanced HF section leadership and transplant surgical directors.
• Team-based care: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including advanced HF physicians, advanced practice providers, and trainees/fellows.
• Clinical expertise: Demonstrate depth across advanced heart failure care, including inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services.
• Academic contribution: Participate in an academic environment with an active cardiology fellowship and opportunities for teaching, scholarship, and clinical innovation.
• Subspecialty opportunities: Opportunity to participate in established programs/clinics such as CardioMEMS, amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac sarcoid, and a robust certified pulmonary hypertension program.
• Regional impact: Engage with a multidisciplinary cardiogenic shock initiative that supports multiple owned and affiliated medical centers across the state and Gulf South region.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience with expertise in mechanical circulatory support and transplantation.

Community: New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans offers a distinctive mix of culture, cuisine, music, and history—along with easy access to outdoor recreation and Gulf Coast destinations.

• Culture & music: A world-famous live music scene (jazz, brass bands, and more) with venues and festivals year-round.
• Food: Renowned local cuisine—from Creole and Cajun classics to acclaimed contemporary dining.
• Arts & history: Historic architecture, museums, and a vibrant arts community across the city.
• Festivals: Major events including Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, plus countless neighborhood celebrations.
• Neighborhoods: Diverse communities with distinct character, from historic districts to family-friendly residential areas.
• Outdoors: Proximity to bayous, lakes, and Gulf Coast recreation, including boating and fishing.
• Travel: Convenient air travel options and weekend access to regional destinations across the Gulf South.