Physician - Academic Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Job Summary We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Position The Department of Cardiology at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking a cardiologist who is BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation to join our team. J1 visa opportunities available through FLEX Waiver. About the Team We have a group of 6 staff physicians, 5 mid-level providers, and a 7th year advanced heart failure fellowship position. The Advanced Heart Failure team currently performs approximately 35 LVAD implantations and 25‑30 heart transplants per year. The candidate would join a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate expertise in all aspects of Advanced Heart Failure, including inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services. Additionally, the team runs a well‑formed amyloidosis clinic, a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy clinic, and a pulmonary hypertension clinic certified by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. We also support a cardiogenic shock initiative that is multidisciplinary in approach and expanding throughout the state and the Gulf South region. Responsibilities Join a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and mid‑level providers. Provide inpatient, outpatient, and outreach care for advanced heart failure patients. Participate in the amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and pulmonary hypertension clinics. Contribute to the cardiogenic shock initiative across the region. Engage in an academic environment with a strong cardiology fellowship. Qualifications Board certified or board eligible (BC/BE) in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation. Experience or interest in advanced heart failure management, LVAD, heart transplant, or related procedures. Commitment to academic collaboration and patient education. Application Process CVs will be reviewed by Sammy Khatib, M.D. and Sapna Desai, M.D. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for a remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option 1) or View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr