The Heart & Vascular Institute and Louisiana Cardiology Associates are seeking a fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our growing cardiovascular program in Baton Rouge.

This is an opportunity to develop and grow an ambulatory Advanced Heart Failure practice within an established group of 29 cardiologists and 5 cardiovascular surgeons, supported by a high-acuity cardiovascular program with ECMO, cardiogenic shock and comprehensive structural, interventional, electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery services.

The Opportunity

The physician will have the opportunity to:

• Build a robust ambulatory Advanced Heart Failure Clinic with an established referral base
• Develop longitudinal care for patients with complex heart failure and cardiomyopathies
• Optimize guideline-directed medical therapy and advanced heart failure management
• Develop referral pathways for LVAD and heart transplantation
• Participation in cardiogenic shock, ECMO and temporary mechanical circulatory support
• Help shape clinical protocols, quality initiatives and continued program growth

Cardiovascular Program

Our Heart & Vascular Institute provides the infrastructure to support both comprehensive outpatient care and highly complex cardiovascular patients, including:

• Silver-level ELSO recognition for Excellence in Life Support
• 24-bed universal cardiovascular ICU
• Six cardiovascular operating rooms
• Six cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs
• Approximately 600 STS cases annually
• Approximately 200 TAVR procedures annually
• Approximately 90 transcatheter mitral valve procedures annually
• Comprehensive interventional, structural heart, electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery programs
• Strong regional referral network across Louisiana

The position offers a unique opportunity to build a regional ambulatory advanced heart failure practice while participating in the care of the most complex heart failure and cardiogenic shock patients.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Fellowship trained in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Board certified or board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• Interest in ambulatory advanced heart failure and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care
• Experience with or interest in ECMO and temporary mechanical circulatory support

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentives
• Robust retirement contributions
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• CME and professional development support
• Relocation assistance and sign-on incentives, where applicable

About Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge offers the culture and great food of South Louisiana, family-friendly communities, strong schools and easy access to outdoor recreation and vibrant city life. The region's continued healthcare investment provides an exciting opportunity to help expand advanced cardiovascular care across Louisiana.

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.

This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.

Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens , and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area . Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.

Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.

Our ten hospitals include:

• Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa
• Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge
• Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge
• Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales
• Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette
• Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's in Lafayette
• Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital
• St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi
• St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
• Assumption Community Hospital

Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.

As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.”