Physician Cardiology-Heart Failure and Transplant - Competitive Salary

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Cardiologist with specialized expertise in heart failure management to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide advanced, patient-centered care for individuals with complex cardiovascular conditions, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart failure. The NM Heart Institute at Lovelace Medical Group is comprised of 52 multi-disciplinary providers. The group is collegial and collaborative. We are a progressive group, specializing in advanced heart and vascular care. Key Responsibilities: - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic heart failure. - Develop individualized treatment plans, including medical management, lifestyle modifications, and advanced therapeutic interventions. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, nurses, and cardiac surgeons. - Provide advanced care options, including device therapy and transplant evaluation when necessary. - Participate in clinical research and remain up-to-date with emerging treatments and technologies in heart failure care. - Educate patients and families about their condition, treatment options, and ongoing care needs. Minimum Qualifications: - Medical degree from an accredited institution. - Board-certified in Cardiology. - Additional fellowship training in heart failure or advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology is highly preferred. - Valid medical license in New Mexico. - Exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills. - Commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care. Recruitment Package May Include: - Base salary wRVU production incentive - CME allowance - Sign-on bonus - Medical debt assistance Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans - Relocation allowance - Residency stipend - Paid malpractice coverage - Health benefits Retirement plan - Marketing practice growth assistance - J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty - O-1 About Us: As part of Lovelace Medical Group, NMHI practices state-of-the-art medicine by employing the latest cardiovascular imaging and fully integrated interventional, cardio-thoracic, and vascular surgical service approaches. The Institute’s services address a full-range of preventative, diagnostic, treatment, surgical and rehabilitation needs. Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care. Lovelace Health System built the city’s first hospital and since our organization was founded 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve. Lovelace has been identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace, and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards. About Our Community: Albuquerque is a charming city and is rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest. A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state. The best part is that the state of New Mexico is a lesser known treasure; with a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and traffic mild enough to get across town in 15 minutes. Albuquerque has been mentioned and recognized for its climate, culture, cost of living, biking and hiking trails, and best places to live, among other noteworthy mentions.

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