Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist | LVAD & ECMO

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute | Rochester Regional Health | Rochester, NY

Advanced Heart Failure. Cardiogenic Shock. Dedicated CICU. Destination LVAD.

The Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute at Rochester Regional Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join an established, dedicated Advanced Heart Failure team in Rochester, New York.

This is a true Advanced Heart Failure practice — not a general cardiology position with a Heart Failure component. The role offers meaningful involvement in the care of complex heart failure patients across the continuum, including cardiogenic shock, dedicated CICU care, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support, advanced hemodynamics, and destination LVAD therapy.

For physicians drawn to the clinical complexity of Advanced Heart Failure, but who are not specifically seeking a career centered around heart transplantation, this offers a distinctive opportunity to practice at high acuity within a collaborative, well-supported cardiovascular institute.

The Clinical Experience

Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute provides comprehensive Advanced Heart Failure care across a broad regional referral network.

Program highlights include:

• Dedicated Advanced Heart Failure practice with fellowship-trained HF physicians
• Dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) with strong Advanced Heart Failure physician involvement
• Active cardiogenic shock program, including temporary mechanical circulatory support and ECMO
• Destination LVAD program with involvement in evaluation, management, and longitudinal follow-up
• Heart transplant collaboration with NYU, providing access to transplant expertise and shared management of appropriate transplant patients
• Advanced invasive hemodynamics, including right heart catheterization and exercise right heart catheterization
• Endomyocardial biopsy and pulmonary angiography
• Comprehensive HFpEF, amyloidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and inherited cardiomyopathy programs
• Implantable hemodynamic monitoring, including CardioMEMS
• Dedicated Heart Failure infusion services and cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Clinical research and trials supported by dedicated infrastructure and staff
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care, Genetics, Pharmacy, and Advanced Practice Providers

Your Practice

This role is designed for a physician who wants to practice Advanced Heart Failure at meaningful clinical acuity while working within an experienced, multidisciplinary team.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Inpatient and outpatient management of advanced systolic and diastolic heart failure
• Evaluation and management of cardiogenic shock
• Participation in the dedicated CICU
• LVAD evaluation, management, and longitudinal care
• Participation in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support management
• Advanced invasive hemodynamic assessment and interpretation
• Management of pulmonary hypertension and other pulmonary vascular disease
• Care of patients with amyloidosis, inherited cardiomyopathies, and complex HFpEF
• Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, and Advanced Practice Providers
• Opportunities for clinical research, trials, quality improvement, and program development

Practice at the Full Spectrum of Advanced Heart Failure

This is an opportunity to build or advance an Advanced Heart Failure practice with the clinical complexity, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary support needed to care for some of the region's most complex cardiovascular patients.

Physicians are supported by experienced subspecialists, dedicated Advanced Practice Providers, established referral networks, and the resources of a growing cardiovascular institute. The program provides opportunities to develop clinical expertise, participate in education and research, contribute to program development, and help shape the continued growth of Advanced Heart Failure services.

If you are looking for a practice where Advanced Heart Failure is the focus — and cardiogenic shock, CICU medicine, mechanical circulatory support, and destination LVAD therapy are part of the clinical experience — we'd welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Compensation & Practice Support

Rochester Regional Health offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary with quality incentive opportunity
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Retirement benefits
• Robust inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Provider support
• Established regional referral network
• Shared 1:5 call schedule
• Integrated cardiovascular subspecialty support
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and academic engagement

Academic & Professional Growth

Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute sponsors a 3-fellow-per-year Cardiovascular Disease fellowship program, providing meaningful opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement.

A smaller fellowship cohort creates the opportunity for meaningful faculty-fellow relationships and hands-on teaching, while allowing Advanced Heart Failure physicians to contribute to the development of future cardiologists.

Physicians may participate in clinical research and trials through established research infrastructure and dedicated support staff.

There are also opportunities to contribute to clinical pathway development, quality initiatives, outcomes improvement, regional outreach, and expansion of Advanced Heart Failure services.

Why Rochester Regional Health?

Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute combines the clinical complexity of a tertiary cardiovascular referral center with the physician engagement and accessibility of a growing integrated health system.

You will work alongside experienced cardiovascular specialists in a collaborative environment while caring for patients across the full spectrum of Advanced Heart Failure — from complex outpatient disease to cardiogenic shock, CICU care, and durable mechanical circulatory support.

Rochester offers an attractive combination of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life within the Northeast, with access to the Finger Lakes, four-season recreation, strong schools, and a vibrant food and arts community.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
• Completion of an accredited Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York State
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based care

Interested in Learning More?

If you are looking for a dedicated Advanced Heart Failure practice with meaningful clinical acuity, cardiogenic shock and CICU experience, destination LVAD therapy, and opportunities for teaching, research, and program development, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

To explore this opportunity, please submit your application and CV. Our Physician Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the practice, the team, and next steps.

 

EDUCATION:

DO, MD

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

Physician - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$450,000.00 - $600,000.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.