Cardiologist - Heart Failure

Fellowship-Trained Advanced Heart Failure CardiologistSands-Constellation Heart & Vascular InstituteRochester Regional Health – Rochester, NYThe Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure cardiologist to join a well-established and growing tertiary and quaternary cardiovascular program in Rochester, New York. This position offers the opportunity to join a collegial team of dedicated heart failure physicians, providing comprehensive, team-based care across the full spectrum of advanced heart failure and pulmonary vascular disease.Program OverviewThe Advanced Heart Failure program is a core pillar of the Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute and supports a broad referral base across the Finger Lakes and Western New York region. Physicians practice within a highly collaborative model, supported by robust infrastructure, strong institutional commitment, and a growing academic environment.Key program highlights include:Integrated advanced heart failure team consisting of fellowship-trained heart failure cardiologistsEstablished and expanding mechanical circulatory support program, including durable LVAD therapyActive ECMO program supporting advanced cardiogenic shock managementDedicated Cardiac Intensive Care UnitSpecialized heart failure genetics program supporting inherited cardiomyopathiesComprehensive HFpEF program with advanced diagnostics and therapeuticsRegional center for amyloidosis diagnosis and managementComprehensive pulmonary hypertension program, including management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)Advanced invasive hemodynamic and diagnostic testing, including right heart catheterization, exercise right heart catheterization, pulmonary angiography, and endomyocardial biopsyImplantable hemodynamic monitoring, including CardioMEMSIntegrated outpatient services including a dedicated heart failure infusion center and submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testingOpportunities to participate in clinical research and trials with fully supported research infrastructure and staffFully integrated multidisciplinary care model across cardiology subspecialties, cardiac surgery, critical care, genetics, pharmacy, and advanced practice providersCardiology fellowship program with 21 fellows and opportunities for core faculty appointment and academic engagementRole and ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient clinical care as part of a team-based heart failure practice, with shared responsibility across consultative services, CICU coverage, and participation in LVAD and ECMO programs.

The role offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to program growth, clinical innovation, education, and regional outreach.Primary responsibilities include:Management of patients with advanced systolic and diastolic heart failureDiagnosis and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension and other pulmonary vascular diseasesParticipation in LVAD and ECMO patient selection, management, and longitudinal carePerformance and interpretation of advanced invasive hemodynamic assessments, including right heart catheterization and related proceduresClinical leadership within the dedicated CICU environment alongside heart failure and critical care teamsCollaboration with genetics, amyloid, HFpEF, and multidisciplinary care pathwaysTeaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, and advanced practice providersParticipation in clinical research, trials, and programmatic innovationActive participation in quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and program development initiativesQualificationsMD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular DiseaseBoard certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyFellowship training in Advanced Heart FailureEligibility for medical licensure in New York StateDemonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based careCommitment to medical education, including teaching and mentorship across learner groupsInterest in clinical research and academic participation preferredWhy Join Sands-ConstellationThis position offers the opportunity to join an experienced, mission-driven heart failure team within a system that blends the clinical complexity of a tertiary referral center with the agility of a growing integrated health system. The Institute is known for strong physician leadership, collaboration, academic engagement, and sustained investment in advanced cardiovascular care.For consideration, please submit CV to :DO, MDLICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional walking, standing or squatting.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE:$500,000.00 - $600,000.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14621The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.SummaryLocation: Rochester General Hospital (RGH)Type: Full time