Physician - Medical Director Heart Transplant and LVAD

About the role

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board‑Certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to lead its Heart Transplant and LVAD program. The role combines clinical oversight, program development, and academic contributions within a large, multidisciplinary cardiovascular team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical oversight for advanced heart failure, transplant, and LVAD patients.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, ensuring UNOS and CMS compliance.
• Develop and expand mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and transplant programs.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of physicians, mid‑level providers, and fellows.
• Participate in academic activities, including research and teaching.

Required profile

• Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• Minimum of 5 years post‑fellowship experience in MCS and transplantation.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in academic medicine and involvement in fellowship training.

Required skills

• Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) expertise.
• UNOS/CMS compliance and quality improvement.
• Experience with CardioMEMS and related heart failure programs.