Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant - Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Milwaukee

Join Aurora Health Care as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

This acclaimed and highly ranked medical center offers the most comprehensive heart care in the state of Wisconsin, including a highly rated cardiac surgery program, award winning interventional and heart failure programs, state’s first and most successful heart transplant (including multi-organ transplants) and durable mechanical circulatory support programs, state's largest remote hemodynamic monitoring program, state’s only accredited pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease and cardio-oncology programs, an advanced electrophysiology interventional program, a 24/7 state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab with all available options for advanced percutaneous interventions for our cardiogenic shock team, and the state's largest structural heart program.

1.0 FTE AHFT Cardiology clinical practice opportunity
Join 7 Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologists and 4 experienced Cardiac Surgeons
Outreach clinic ‘approximately’ one day per week
Proficiency in Cath lab procedures, including invasive hemodynamic assessments, myocardial biopsies, diagnostic coronary angiograms (optional), urgent temporary MCS devices (optional) and PA pressure sensor implants (optional)
On-call for AHFT team only
Encourage participation in medical education of general cardiology & AHFT fellows and internal medicine residents and medical students, and regional CV conferences hosted by Advocate Health
Participation in ongoing advanced HF, transplant, MCS & PAH research
EPIC EMR
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
Salary: $540,890 plus annual incentive bonus
Sign-on bonus

Requirements:
B/E or B/C in cardiovascular disease
B/E or B/C in advanced heart failure and transplant
Successful completion of a fellowship program in advanced heart failure and transplant

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Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wisconsin and the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

We provide innovative care to patients from across the state, country and world. A nationally recognized health care provider, we offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well.

Aurora Back and Spine Program
Work with experienced spine physiatrists, surgeons, pain management specialists and integrative medicine practitioners to get the right treatment for your condition. Whether it’s a herniated disc, spinal fracture or spinal tumors, our fully integrated team is committed to finding the most minimally invasive way to treat your back pain.

Cardiac Care
Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery. Aurora St. Luke's connects you with world-renowned experts at the Cardiac Specialty Centers. And as an accredited Chest Pain Center, we are committed to providing the highest standards of quality and care.

Cancer Care Spanish Clinic
The Aurora Cancer Care Spanish Clinic is a bilingual, Spanish-speaking cancer clinic in Wisconsin. Our doctor and his staff provide exceptional care in the management of cancer and other serious hematologic diseases, while also meeting the language and cultural needs of you and your family.

New patients can be seen on Monday afternoons 2-4 pm, and follow up patients on Thursdays.

Neurological Care
Our neuroscience team is at the top of its field. You’ll find a patient-centered, collaborative approach to your treatment as well as innovative surgical techniques that deliver pinpoint accuracy and faster healing. As a certified Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we offer our patients lower rates of long-term damage and comprehensive rehabilitation options. And our regional epilepsy and multiple sclerosis programs are national trendsetters.

Organ Transplant Services
With more than 800 heart transplants behind us – along with extensive experience in kidney, liver and pancreas transplants – we’re changing lives in miraculous ways. We have been a leader in transplant surgery since 1968.  Our program is Medicare-approved for heart, liver and kidney transplants, and offers 24-hour access to doctors and transplant coordinators.

Orthopedic Care
Our knowledgeable Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation staff is here to help you get back to your active lifestyle in a way that is comfortable and safe for you. Whatever the concern, we’re here to help you health.

Women's Health Care
From mammograms to minimally invasive surgeries, you can count on us to provide respectful, professional care.

We specialize in:

• Fertility and reproductive support
• Preventive care
• Prenatal and postpartum care
• Urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders
• Incontinence