Cardiologist, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Internal Medicine, Heart Failure (186949)

Cardiologist, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Internal Medicine, Heart Failure (186949) Location: Stony Brook, New York Open Date: Jul 13, 2026 Deadline: Sep 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Division of Cardiology at The Heart Institute, Stony Brook University Hospital, seeks a full‑time academic Heart Failure/VAD cardiologist (Assistant or Associate or Full Professor levels) to join our expanding cardiovascular program. This position offers a robust and flexible mix of inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities within a major university‑based Heart Institute. Clinical efforts, areas of focus, and academic activities will be tailored to align with individual strengths, subspecialty interests, and long‑term career goals. This role also offers a complete academic commitment with support to establish or participate in translational, clinical, and/or basic science research. We are seeking a high‑potential advanced heart failure/MCS cardiologist ready to grow into a key leadership role within a mature Joint Commission‑certified program. You will be part of a collegial, innovative, nationally recognized and award‑winning faculty committed to excellence in patient care, mentoring, and teaching. We serve a population of 1.7 million people in Suffolk County, with additional patients from the tri‑state region. Stony Brook University Hospital has been ranked among the top 100 Hospitals for cardiac care by Healthgrades since 2016. Work alongside nationally recognized experts in advanced heart failure, VAD, MCS, CardioOncology, and CardioObstetrics. The Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center supports programs of excellence in cardio‑oncology, adult congenital heart disease, cardio‑obstetrics, sports cardiology, and a second opinion program in advanced cardiac disease with award‑winning programs in interventional, structural cardiology, and electrophysiology. Joint Commission‑certified Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy program (2013‑present). Joint Commission‑certified Mechanical Circulatory Assist Device program (2011‑present). You will join a program with strong surgical partners, expanding referral base, and institutional backing to increase VAD, shock, and advanced HF volumes, with clear opportunities to shape program strategy. An individualized development plan will align your clinical focus (MCS, shock, transplant evaluation, cardio‑oncology, imaging, outcomes research) with mentorship, leadership roles, and promotion criteria. Candidates will have access to tremendous division‑supported infrastructure for clinical trials, outcomes research, and implementation science, with mentorship for early‑career funding and support for national speaking and committee roles. Enjoy competitive academic salaries, productivity bonuses, a unique and comprehensive benefits package, loan forgiveness and extensive mentoring. Thrive in a supportive environment of excellence that prioritizes mentorship, sustainable work‑life balance, leadership opportunities, and flexible, team‑based scheduling to foster long‑term career growth. Only a car or train ride away from New York City, Long Island offers a rich quality of life with family‑friendly communities, award‑winning schools, and vibrant communities including art and interest groups. Enjoy diverse neighborhoods, active outdoor activities year‑round, running trails, water sports, and beautiful parks and beaches. With its mix of suburban, urban, and rural lifestyles, Long Island is perfect for singles, couples, and families alike. Recent graduates (rising stars) from high‑caliber training backgrounds and those seeking to elevate their current practice are encouraged to apply. Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and kind physician who enjoys seeing patients and is committed to contributing to the growth and long‑term goals of the Heart Institute. MD, DO, or MD/PhD (or foreign equivalent). Board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible/board certified in Cardiovascular disease and/or Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology with expertise in heart failure and ventricular assist device management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and excellence in clinical subspecialty care, educational initiatives, or cardiovascular research. We also particularly welcome early‑career candidates from advanced heart failure/VAD fellowships who are ready to build a national profile in MCS, shock, or HF outcomes with strong institutional support. Application Instructions To apply, visit: All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Hal Skopicki at: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Special Notes: Tenure/Non‑Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine: School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. Campus Description: Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health‑related initiatives: education, research, and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools - Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Welfare - as well as the major centers and institutes, programs, and more than 50 community‑based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook University