Advanced Heart Failure​/VAD Cardiologist | Oklahoma Heart Institute; Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) located in Tulsa, OK seeks a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center, which offers a comprehensive array of heart failure therapies, a destination LVAD, and all FDA‑approved pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic/amyloid cardiomyopathy therapies along with pulmonary artery sensor implants/monitoring and access to multiple research trials.

• Candidates should be well‑trained in all aspects of clinical cardiology and have completed or will complete a Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure.
• 100% Advanced Heart Failure Position.
• Join 3 AHF physicians with dedicated APPs, coordinators, and personal scribe.
• Provide expertise in the continued growth of our VAD Destination Therapy Program (Established 2018).
• Experience in management of cardiogenic shock and management of temporary mechanical circulatory support.
• An interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, cardio‑oncology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and/or pulmonary hypertension welcome.
• The center is attached to Oklahoma Heart Institute & Hillcrest Medical Center facilitating outpatient IV diuresis, infusions, telemetry, and access to same‑day hospital services (labs, imaging, etc.).
• Smart Technology integrating Epic EMR with Ambient AI scribe technology available to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding, leading to better work‑life balance and revenue.

- J‑1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty.

- O‑1.

• Guaranteed Salary:
  Starting at $575K.
• Optional
  
  Incentives:
  
  Sign‑on & commencement bonuses, residency/fellowship stipend, student loan repayment.
• Technology & Support: EPIC EMR, Ambient Health AI for outpatient documentation.
• Professional Perks: CME allowance, paid malpractice coverage.
• Financial Wellness:
  Navigate Student Loans consultation.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance, retirement plan.
• Practice Growth:
  Marketing & development support.

• American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus, 2017, 2020, 2022.

Oklahoma Heart Institute Advanced Heart Failure Center is the region’s first dedicated inpatient and outpatient heart failure program. OHI’s Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists and advanced practice providers, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesia, and critical care CVICU physicians make up this superlative heart failure team. Building on a tradition of groundbreaking research and medical firsts, Oklahoma Heart Institute continues to earn national recognition.

The collegial nature of the physician mix provides an unparalleled practice environment. From comprehensive diagnostics to complex cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, our cardiovascular program delivers the most advanced services and state‑of‑the‑art technology. A physician‑friendly management and leadership staff round out our patient‑centered heart hospital.

Tulsa’s beautiful, south‑central location provides ample sunshine and outdoor recreation year‑round. An excellent cost of living, superb cultural events, an upscale housing market, progressive schools, and friendly attractive neighborhoods make Tulsa an exceptional place to live.