Master Clinician, Cardiology - Clinical Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Cardiology, Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Master Clinician in Cardiology to join our nationally recognized cardiovascular program. This role is designed for a distinguished physician leader who embodies clinical excellence, innovation, and mentorship in advancing cardiovascular medicine.

The Master Clinician will serve as a senior member of the Department of Cardiology, delivering outstanding patient-centered care while contributing to the advancement of cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment across the breadth of cardiology. This individual will play a key role in complex case management, multidisciplinary care, and clinical mentorship across the enterprise.

The Smidt Heart Institute is widely recognized as a leader in the delivery of cardiovascular care and a pioneer in the development of new treatments and diagnostic tools. Since 2013, Cedars-Sinai Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery was rated in the top ten programs nationally and number one program in California by U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals. The Department of Cardiology is one of the largest departments within the Cedars-Sinai Health System with over 170 faculty and has world renowned programs in cardiovascular imaging, advanced heart disease, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, women's health, hypertension, and regenerative medicine.

Ranked #1 in California* and on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for eight years in a row, we are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 1,022 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Cedars-Sinai Health System includes Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (our flagship hospital), the Academic Enterprise, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, our ambulatory diagnostic and treatment centers, and our Medical Network. Recently, we have partnered with and added Torrance Memorial with its Medical Center and Medical Network as well as Huntington Hospital with its Medical Center and Medical Network to our system. The system comprises more than 2,300 beds and revenues exceeding $6 billion annually. It includes more than 50 outpatient venues spanning the entire region (e.g., Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, the South Bay, San Fernando Valley, and Pasadena).

At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve because that's what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.

Join us and take the next step of your career at Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai is in Southern California, surrounded by mountain ranges, valleys, forests, beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, and nearby desert. L.A. is the entertainment capital of the world, a cultural mecca boasting more than 300 museums, and a paradise of beautiful weather. Diversity extends beyond geography to include one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations of any large city. In fact, Los Angeles is one of only two U.S. cities without a majority population. People from 140 countries speaking approximately 86 different languages call Los Angeles home.

Our compensation philosophy:

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.

Pay Range: $539,000.00 - $837,000.00 Total Cash Compensation.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level care in complex cardiovascular cases across the spectrum of cardiology
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of clinical programs across cardiology
• Serve as a trusted consultant for challenging diagnostic and therapeutic cases across cardiovascular subspecialties
• Mentor cardiology faculty, fellows, and trainees, fostering a culture of clinical excellence
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative, evidence-based care pathways
• Contribute to institutional leadership initiatives and strategic growth in cardiovascular services
• Support clinical research and translational initiatives aligned with advancing cardiovascular outcomes

Qualifications

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent; Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
• National or international recognition for clinical excellence in cardiology
• Demonstrated breadth of clinical expertise across the field of cardiovascular care
• Proven leadership in academic medicine, clinical program development, or multidisciplinary care models
• Strong commitment to mentorship, teaching, and collaborative practice
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience