Heart Failure Medical Director

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 #1 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:

 

• 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:

 

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 clinical innovations, research findings, and successful outcomes.
  • Foster collaborations with key opinion leaders and institutions in the field to share best practices and drive advancements in patient care.
  • Engage in public speaking and educational initiatives to promote awareness of Piedmont Heart’s contributions and expertise in advanced heart failure and MCS.
  • Leverage media and online platforms to disseminate knowledge, share success stories, and connect with the medical community.
  • Promote research and innovation within the heart failure program; set expectations for successful trial participation and conduct

Opportunity Highlights:
Competitive Salary with Guarantee
Sign-on Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits, to include 401k match and annual CME allowance
Epic EMR
Physician Governance opportunities
Quality, Service, and Reputation

Piedmont Heart combines a Level I Cardiovascular Center, with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, healthcare professionals and physicians, providing quality, compassionate care for patients with cardiac, thoracic and vascular conditions, with 180+ cardiovascular physicians and surgeons providing care at over 30 cardiology offices across the state of Georgia.

Comprised of 25 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.

To be considered for this opportunity email Aimee.Ingram@piedmont.org

“Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are able to sponsor H-1B visa waivers. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of J-1 employment visas at this time.”

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, the flagship hospital of Piedmont Healthcare, has served Atlanta for more than a century. What started in 1905 as a 10- bed sanatorium has grown into a 643-bed facility renowned for its high quality, patient-centered healthcare. Piedmont Atlanta is an acute-care community hospital offering all major medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including 24-hour emergency services, transplantation and comprehensive care.

The Marcus Tower at Piedmont Atlanta, which opened in August 2020, houses the Piedmont Heart Institute, the Marcus Heart and Vascular Center, the Samsky Invasive Cardiovascular Services Center, Piedmont Neurosciences, a Neuro and Cardiac ICUs, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the Shaheen Auditorium. A dedicated Transplant unit is planned as a future addition to the Tower. The 16-story tower features technologically-advanced operating rooms, cardiac and electrophysiology labs, critical and acute care facilities, and up to 408 beds.

As a not-for-profit organization, hospital earnings maintain and enhance services and facilities and support education, outreach, and res s Piedmont Atlanta to offer the most advanced, specialized care possible.

Key Facts:

• Located in Buckhead
• Staffed by more than 2,230 experienced physicians and Advance Practice Providers and 3,600 healthcare professionals
  • Provides 24-hour emergency services plus all major medical, surgical and diagnostic care, including:
    • Heart Care
    • Cancer Care
    • Transplant Medicine 
    • Orthopedic Care/Sports Medicine
    • Neurology Services
    • Women’s Care
    • Neurosciences
    • Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery
    • Fitness Center and Wellness

Piedmont Atlanta combines a personalized approach with innovative technologies to deliver treatments that set a new standard for excellence in care, including a state-of-the-art cancer center that offers complete therapy, disease management, prevention and wellness. In addition, our team is active in the research and development of advanced treatments and procedures aimed at delivering better patient outcomes.

Simply put, there’s no hospital in Atlanta with a better approach to comprehensive, compassionate care than Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

It's Time to Get Better

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of over 22 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.

At Piedmont, we believe it's always time to get better.

Time to build on our reputation of excellence and enhance our services to deliver a whole new level of compassionate care, and time for discovering new treatment options while providing technology and tools that give patients the information they need - and the voice they deserve in choosing their healthcare.

Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and it governs our delivery of holistic patient-centric care. And we keep this promise every day. From our patients and their families, to our employees, volunteers, vendors and communities – making a positive difference is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Our team is committed to a common set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.

Among the nation's fastest-growing metro areas, the Georgia capital is attracting newcomers from around the country. Atlanta features award-winning restaurants and chefs, iconic locales that rival any across the country – including the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the CNN Center and the Western hemisphere's largest indoor aquarium.

Although a sprawling, constantly developing area may mean construction sites at every turn, a dense tree canopy covers any unsightliness, and prompts Atlanta's reputation as the "city in a forest." The Chattahoochee River that traverses the metro area, and Stone Mountain, the world's largest chunk of exposed granite, located just northeast of the city proper, also offer a quick escape from any urban anxiety.

Parks like Piedmont Park in Midtown and Centennial Olympic Park Downtown are prevalent throughout Atlanta. Atlanta residents are also avid sports fans, flocking to SunTrust Park to cheer on baseball's Braves or to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to root for football's Falcons.