Heart Failure Cardiologist | Lead a Growing Program in Northeast Arkansas

A leading nonprofit regional health system in Northeast Arkansas, just one hour from Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a BC/BE Cardiologist with fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to join its growing Heart & Vascular team.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology position
• Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure required
• Balanced inpatient and outpatient practice
• Lead heart failure readmission reduction initiatives
• Guide inpatient management of advanced heart failure patients
• Participate in Heart Failure and SHOCK response teams
• Active involvement with the LVAD program and committee
• Conduct LVAD evaluations, workups, and longitudinal patient management
• Evaluate advanced heart failure patients and optimize medical therapies
• Provide oversight for APP-led outpatient CHF clinics
• Opportunity to participate in heart failure clinical research
• Collaborate with critical care teams in the management of complex cardiac patients
• Teaching opportunities available for interested candidates

Clinical Scope (Based on experience & interest)

• Echocardiography interpretation
• Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
• Cardiac MRI interpretation
• Right and left heart catheterization procedures
• Advanced heart failure therapies and guideline‑directed medical management

Practice Environment

• Comprehensive and growing cardiovascular program
• State‑of‑the‑art cardiac catheterization laboratories
• Advanced cardiac imaging capabilities
• Dedicated APP support and experienced nursing teams
• Shared call with predictable scheduling
• Strong administrative and operational support
• Collaborative, physician‑led culture
• Opportunity to influence protocol development and program growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Productivity incentives
• Sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Generous CME allowance and paid time off
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Student loan assistance available
• J‑1 and H‑1B visa support available

This vibrant northeast Arkansas community offers a welcoming small‑city lifestyle with a mix of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities, including parks, local festivals, and a thriving arts scene. Residents enjoy affordable housing, strong schools, and a friendly, tight‑knit atmosphere, all while being within a reasonable drive of larger metro areas—about three hours from Memphis, Tennessee, and under five hours from Little Rock, Arkansas. With a growing economy, diverse dining and shopping options, and access to outdoor activities along nearby rivers and lakes, it’s an ideal place to build a career while enjoying a high quality of life in a community that balances charm, convenience, and opportunity.