Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

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