Physician - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Physician - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Corewell Health Medical Group's Cardiovascular Department has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to join their team of 7 AHF physicians and over 50 cardiologists. Qualified BE/BC candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care and possess strong clinical skills are welcome to apply. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Large quaternary care facility with a well-established Heart Transplant (> 250 transplants) and LVAD programs (> 550 LVAD implants) having excellent outcomes surpassing national benchmarks
• 22-bed dedicated Heart Failure ICU with dedicated procedure room for PA catheter placements
• 39-bed Cardio-Thoracic ICU with multi-disciplinary care involving AHF, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiothoracic critical care intensivists
• Two advanced heart failure inpatient rounding services; ICU & non-ICU with advanced heart failure patients
• 24/7 heart failure inpatient advanced practice provider (APP) support and 5 dedicated ambulatory heart failure APPs
• High volume, well-supported Advanced Heart Failure Clinic serving over 7000 patients with RN, MA, MSW, dedicated specialty nurse navigators, pharmacists, and pharmacy technician support
• High volumes and the busiest cardiovascular facility in MI performing a multitude of CV imaging studies (echo, structural echo, SPECT, PET, CMR, CT) with support from advanced imaging cardiologists
• Growth opportunities within the high profile cardiovascular practice for Corewell Health and all of West Michigan
• Collegial setting and a stable practice with outstanding reputation amongst patients, providers, and hospital personnel
• Diverse practice which includes inpatient, outpatient, consults and procedures
• Training center for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship programs
• Joint academic prefix appointment at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine
• Robust research portfolio including clinical trials, translational research, and collaboration with Michigan State University
• Primary location is Grand Rapids, MI with a 1-2 days per month expectation for other satellite locations within approximately 100-mile radius with regional APP support
• Desirable work life balance with a 4.5 day workweek
• Competitive salary and benefits

Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease from an accredited institution
• Board-certified / board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant cardiology from an accredited institution
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Michigan

Preferred Qualities:

• Passion for the clinical care of patients with complex heart failure syndromes including those who might benefit from advanced heart failure therapies including LVAD and heart transplantation
• Desire to work in an environment focused on excellence in clinical care but also with opportunities for education, research and professional development

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. 

Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others. 

Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown