5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC·Cobb County, Georgia
The physician will provide expert clinical care to patients with advanced heart failure and manage complex cases using state-of-the-art therapies. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans and participate in program development and clinical research.
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Work Shift We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Heart Failure Physician to join our multidisciplinary team at Cobb and Kennestone Hospitals.
The ideal candidate will specialize in managing patients with advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathies, focusing on non-transplant therapies and innovative heart failure management strategies.
This role involves collaborating closely with heart failure specialists, electrophysiologists, and other cardiology providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: Provide expert clinical care to patients with advanced heart failure, including acute and chronic management.
Manage complex heart failure cases using state-of-the-art therapies such as inotropes, mechanical circulatory support (excluding transplant-related VADs intended for transplant), and device therapy.
Lead inpatient and outpatient heart failure clinics, including management of LVAD patients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers, to develop comprehensive care plans.
Participate in heart failure program development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research activities as applicable.
Provide patient education and support for heart failure self-management.
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations and maintain high standards of documentation.
About Cobb and Kennestone Hospitals: Cobb and Kennestone Hospitals are part of a leading healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care.
We are committed to delivering patient-centered treatment with advanced technology and a compassionate approach.
Our Heart Failure Program is designed to improve the quality of life for patients with complex cardiac conditions, excluding transplant services.
MD or DO degree with Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Board Eligibility/Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (transplant experience not required). Strong clinical expertise in advanced heart failure management. Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., durable LVADs) Excellent interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of Georgia.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive and collegial work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technology. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Candidates must have an MD or DO degree with Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Board Eligibility/Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Strong clinical expertise in advanced heart failure management and experience with mechanical circulatory support devices are required.
Market context
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