Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Piedmont Heart Institute

System Wide Medical Director

Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support

Job Description

Job Title:
System Advanced Heart Failure Medical Director

Program:
Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)

Reports to:
Chief of Piedmont Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) seeks a dynamic and accomplished Medical Director to lead our innovative team in delivering exceptional care to patients with heart failure, including heart transplantation and MCS across the system. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a comprehensive program dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical research. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in heart failure management, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary setting.

Join us in our mission to transform the lives of patients facing the challenges of heart disease.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ROLE:

• Piedmont Atlanta is recognized as the LVAD implanting center and the 4 th largest Heart Transplant center by volume in the US in 2024.
• The facility has a highly skilled and experienced team specializing in heart failure support and services.
• Piedmont Heart is a nationally acclaimed leader in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO ) and advanced MCS options. It features a top-tier imaging program (MRI) and exceptional Cath Lab support for complex coronary and valvular interventions.
• Piedmont Atlanta hospital represents one of nation s highest patient complexity programs according to the national case mix index
• With more than 25 hospitals reaching greater than 80% of the state s population, the PHI represents Georgia's largest advanced heart failure program.
• PHI is internationally recognized as a leading center of innovation and research

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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• Experience delivering a comprehensive approach to Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and MCS
• Board-certified in Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care across a large healthcare system
• Dedication to innovation and research

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS
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The Medical Director's specific responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• System Heart Failure Practice Development:
  • Lead the System Heart Failure Practice by developing and implementing comprehensive care protocols for heart failure patients across the cardiology team.
  • Monitor and assess the success of these protocols through key performance metrics.
  • Provide recommendations to PHI Leadership and Hospital Administration in developing, managing, and budgeting the Advanced Heart Failure Program.
  • Perform other duties relating to the Program as requested by PHI and Hospital Administration.

• Team Development and Interoperability:
  • Foster the growth of the Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology team through training and mentoring initiatives.
  • Promote collegiality among the AHF Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Team to enhance interoperability, referrals, and sub-specialization.
  • Encourage open communication and feedback regarding patient selection and treatment planning in key multidisciplinary meetings.

• Heart Failure Center of Excellence:
  • Co-Chair the Heart Failure Center of Excellence activities with the Surgical Director.
  • Effectively communicate essential program elements to the Center of Excellence (COE) participants.
  • Participate as a member of the PHI system-wide Leadership Council

• Selection Committee Oversight:
  • Co-Chair weekly Heart Transplant/LVAD selection committee meetings alongside the Surgical Director.
  • Develop, update, and maintain selection criteria for Heart Transplant/LVAD candidates in collaboration with the Surgical Director
  • Facilitate consensus within the Selection Committee and actively engage HF cardiologists.

• Quality Improvement Leadership:
  • Co-Chair the Heart Transplant and LVAD Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committees with the Surgical Director.
  • Collaborate with the Surgical Director to develop, update, and maintain quality improvement metrics.
  • Lead initiatives to create and implement quality improvement programs to enhance relevant metrics.
  • Monitor, assess, and report on the progress of key metrics that reflect the success of clinical protocols.
  • Participate in Quality, Safety, Service (QSS), and Transplant Clinical Committee meetings.

• Outreach Activities:
  • Collaborate with the Director of Heart Failure Outreach to develop and standardize HF therapies within and outside the Piedmont Healthcare System.
  • Monitor, assess, and report on the progress of key metrics that reflect the success of outreach activities and standardized HF care.

• Establish and Cultivate National Presence:
  • Develop strategies to enhance Piedmont Heart's recognition as a leading institution in advanced heart failure, transplant, and MCS.
  • Participate in national conferences, symposiums, and workshops to showcase…