What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heart Failure Section Head position at AMN Healthcare Physician Solutions?
Job Description & Requirements
Heart Failure Section Head
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $550000.00 - $650000.00
Section Head, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Intro
We are seeking a board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to serve as Section Head. This physician leader will provide clinical oversight across inpatient and outpatient services, guide program growth in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and transplantation, and advance quality, education, and academic initiatives within a multidisciplinary heart failure team.
Position Highlights
New Orleans offers a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, history, and waterfront living—along with easy access to outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community.
The festivals, the restaurants and the night life are a few of the main attractions in New Orleans, and there’s always the French Quarter, established by the French in 1718, that is a must go place. Bourbon Street is where the upscale lounges and historic restaurants and jazz clubs are to be found. No wonder the first opera in North America was performed in New Orleans!
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Heart Failure Section Head
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $550000.00 - $650000.00
Section Head, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Intro
We are seeking a board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to serve as Section Head. This physician leader will provide clinical oversight across inpatient and outpatient services, guide program growth in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and transplantation, and advance quality, education, and academic initiatives within a multidisciplinary heart failure team.
Position Highlights
- Lead a multidisciplinary Advanced Heart Failure team, providing clinical oversight for inpatient, outpatient, and referral services.
- Drive quality and compliance efforts (e.g., UNOS/CMS readiness), outcomes review, and continuous improvement.
- Provide expert care in advanced heart failure, transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support (including LVAD management).
- Partner closely with medical and surgical leadership to develop and expand MCS and transplant programs.
- Support teaching and academic contributions, including fellowship education and scholarly activity.
- Participate in specialty clinics and program development aligned to patient and regional needs.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease with fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
- Minimum 8 years post-fellowship experience with demonstrated physician leadership experience.
- Expertise in mechanical circulatory support and transplantation, including programmatic leadership and clinical excellence.
- Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and building high-performing teams.
- Track record (or strong interest) in quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and regulatory readiness.
- Interest in education and academic contributions within a teaching environment.
New Orleans offers a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, history, and waterfront living—along with easy access to outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community.
- World-renowned food scene, from neighborhood staples to award-winning dining.
- Iconic live music and festivals throughout the year (jazz, brass bands, and more).
- Historic neighborhoods and architecture, including the French Quarter and Garden District.
- Easy weekend escapes: Gulf Coast beaches, bayous, and nearby lakes and trails.
- Vibrant arts, museums, and professional sports in a walkable urban core.
- International airport access with convenient connections for work and travel.
The festivals, the restaurants and the night life are a few of the main attractions in New Orleans, and there’s always the French Quarter, established by the French in 1718, that is a must go place. Bourbon Street is where the upscale lounges and historic restaurants and jazz clubs are to be found. No wonder the first opera in North America was performed in New Orleans!
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Salary : $550,000 - $650,000