Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure Center Richmond, VA
Full-Time Inpatient & Outpatient Monday Friday
The Bon Secours Advanced Heart Failure Center is seeking a full-time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our high-performing team at St. Mary s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity in a highly specialized sub-field, with the ability to follow patients across the continuum of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and actively collaborate with regional transplant centers.
The Advanced Heart Failure Program is a vital component of the Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Service Line, which includes nearly 20 cardiologists across Non-Invasive, Interventional, Electrophysiology, and Structural specialties, as well as 4 Cardiovascular Surgeons. The program operates at St. Mary s Hospital and Memorial Regional Medical Center, and is Joint Commission Certified in both LVAD and Heart Failure care.
Why This Role is Unique
- Rare Subspecialty Focus: Play a leading role in advanced heart failure management within a growing program
- Integrated Patient Care: Maintain continuity by managing patients in both hospital and clinic settings
- Transplant Collaboration: Work closely with regional transplant centers on advanced cases and referrals
- LVAD Surgeon Access: Share office suite with Cardiac Surgery daily interaction with the LVAD implanting surgeon enhances team communication and patient outcomes
- Family-Oriented Practice: Supportive, collegial culture that offers flexibility for family obligations and emphasizes work-life balance
Position Overview
- Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
- Call Rotation: 1:5 weeknights and weekends
- Weeknights: After-hours calls from hospital and outpatient
- Weekends: Independent hospital rounding and after-hours calls
- Average Volume: patients/day
- Telehealth: Virtual visits via MyChart and telephone, as appropriate
- Procedures: Right heart catheterization, echocardiography
- Clinic Locations: St. Mary s Hospital (primary) and Memorial Regional Medical Center (weekly)
Practice Model
- Weekly rotation between inpatient service and outpatient clinic
- Inpatient service supported by a dedicated Heart Failure NP
- Right heart catheterizations performed during outpatient rotation
- Clinic design allows adequate time for complex visits and patient education
Team & Program
- 1 Cardiologist, 4 Advanced Practice Providers
- RNs, CMAs, RN LVAD Coordinators, Social Worker
- Embedded in Bon Secours comprehensive Heart & Vascular Institute
- Access to referrals from Bon Secours cardiologists and private cardiology practices
- Program growth driven by local demand and recent closure of a competing practic
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- BC/BE in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
- Eligible for unrestricted Virginia medical license
- Passion for team-based, patient-centered care and long-term program development
Benefits & Compensation
Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:
- Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
- Life Insurance Options
- Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
- 403b Plan w/company match, 457b Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (funded 100% by company)
- Wellness Plan
- Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
- Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allowed Time Off plus Holidays
- Competitive Compensation
- Relocation Expense
- CME Annual $10,000