Overview:
The AdventHealth Transplant Institute (AHTI) is seeking a fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to serve as Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Program. This physician leader will oversee the continued growth of a comprehensive multidisciplinary amyloidosis program and build a premier regional referral program for cardiac amyloidosis within one of the nation's busiest Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, and Heart Transplant centers.
Position Highlights:
As Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Program, you will:
• Lead and grow a comprehensive multidisciplinary cardiac amyloidosis program in a rapidly expanding Central Florida market
• Expand an established regional referral network for ATTR and AL cardiac amyloidosis throughout Central Florida and beyond
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hematology, neurology, nephrology, genetics, cardiac imaging, nursing, and research
• Lead multidisciplinary amyloidosis conferences, quality initiatives, and physician outreach
• Expand participation in clinical trials and improve patient access to emerging therapies
• Receive protected leadership administrative time to oversee the program
• Receive a dedicated nurse navigator for care coordination and administrative support of the program
As an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, you will:
• Care for patients across the spectrum of advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation
• Participate in the Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant inpatient service and donor call schedule
• Evaluate patients for advanced heart failure therapies, including mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation when appropriate
• Contribute to cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology fellowship education
• Opportunity to work with 8 heart failure cardiologists and 3 heart failure surgeons
Program Highlights:
• Comprehensive Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, and Heart Transplant Program
• 60 heart transplants annually
• 70 LVAD implants annually
• Established regional referral network across Central Florida
• Advanced cardiac imaging including echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, nuclear imaging, and PYP scintigraphy
• Hematology partnership for AL amyloidosis
• Access to genetic counseling and testing
• Active participation in multicenter clinical trials
Ideal Candidate:
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
• 3+ years of post-fellowship experience
• Strong clinical passion for cardiac amyloidosis
• Interest and expertise in multidisciplinary program development and physician leadership
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Willingness to work with HCM program - accredited as Center of Excellence