Academic Cardiologist Transplant- MHVI at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health and theMedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) invite applications for a full-timeAcademic Cardiologistat the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with a clinical focus on caring for patients in the kidney and liver transplant program.

About the Opportunity

This position is dedicated to providing cardiovascular expertise for thehigh-volume Solid Organ Transplant Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, which includesliver, kidney, pancreas, and other solid organ transplants. The program is one of the largest and most respected in the country, serving as a major referral center for complex cases.

The successful candidate will:

-Providecomprehensive cardiovascular carefor solid organ (kidney, liver, etc.) transplant candidates and recipients, including pre-transplant evaluation, perioperative management, and long-term post-transplant follow-up.

-Collaborate within amultidisciplinary transplant teamof hepatologists, nephrologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists.

-Serve as a key liaison betweencardiology and transplant services, ensuring optimal outcomes in a complex, high-acuity patient population.

-Care for clinical cardiology patients, participate in the inpatient cardiology service, and read cardiac imaging studies (e.g. echocardiography).

-Diagnostic catheterization competency is optional(opportunities available)

-Participate actively inteaching and mentorshipof residents, fellows, and students.

-Engage inclinical research and scholarly activityrelated to transplant cardiology, with access to institutional support through the MedStar Health Research Institute.

Qualifications

-MD or DO degree with board certification/eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease

-Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia

-Demonstrated excellence in clinical care with a strong interest in academic medicine

-Track record (or strong potential) in research or teaching

Why Join Us?

Unique Clinical Focus:Be a core cardiology leader supporting one of the nation's premier solid organ transplant programs.

High volume, highly ranked heart and vascular team: Join a busy heart and vascular institute caring for complex patients at the state-of-the-art Medstar Heart and Vascular Institute, a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive cardiovascular care.

Collegial, Mission-Driven Team:Work within a large academic cardiology group with a focus on teamwork and team-based patient care.

Academic Appointment:Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty rank, commensurate with qualifications.

Collaborative Research Opportunities:Leverage the MedStar Health Research Institute for innovative clinical trials and outcomes research.

World-Class Location:Live and work in Washington, D.C., with access to outstanding cultural, educational, and professional opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical and academic interests to: Karma.A.Limes@medstar.net.