Non-Invasive AHF/Cardio-Oncology Cardiologist - Boston, MA

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The CardioVascular Center (CVC) at Tufts is seeking a Noninvasive Cardiologist with experience/expertise in Cardio-Oncology and Advanced heart failure to join our faculty.

With the anticipated growth of our Cancer Center, Tufts is seeking a dedicated Cardio-Oncologist to establish and lead our cardio-oncology program. The Cardio-Oncologist will play a critical role in providing consultations for cardiac protection during chemotherapy regimens and developing a survivorship program focused on long-term cardiovascular risk management for cancer survivors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocate approximately 20% of time in year one to cardio-oncology and survivorship initiatives, with potential growth to 30% or more in year two and beyond.
• Collaborate with the Cancer Center leadership to enhance cancer care offerings within the system, including potential clinic sessions at designated locations.
• Provide expert care in advanced heart failure, dedicating the remainder of time to managing a growing patient population and increasing referrals.
• Support the management of over 75 heart transplants projected for fiscal year 2025, ensuring high-quality care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engage in network development and outreach clinics to strengthen relationships with various healthcare partners.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolving landscape of cardio-oncology, driving forward our commitment to patient care and safety while supporting the growth of our network relationships.

Division Of Cardiology Overview:

• Integrated Healthcare: Tufts Medical Center, with over 700 affiliated doctors, is part of the Tufts Medicine Health System.
• Team Driven: The CVC is comprised of a dynamic grouping of physicians involved in growing clinical programs across Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
• Research Based: Cardiology research has a proven impact on patient care and outcomes. Specifically, the Divisions participate in the Cardiovascular Center for Research and Innovation as well as the Medical Center’s Molecular Cardiology Research Institute.  Our cardiovascular research programs receive substantial funding of $63 million to support clinical and basic research.
• Education: Our faculty are full-time academic staff members at Tufts University School of Medicine.
• Nationally Recognized: Our staff is amongst the nations’ leaders in bringing advances in cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment. With one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country, Tufts achieved a record 61 transplants in 2023. Innovations include non-invasive monitoring of transplant rejection and expanded donor pool through circulatory death transplantation.

Work Shift

Full Time Role

Requirements:

BC/BE in Cardiovascular Diseases. Cardio-Oncology experience and/or training. A Level III training in echocardiography as well as current or anticipated Board Certification in Echocardiography. Substantial experience with transthoracic and transesophageal echo (including imaging for guidance of interventional procedures, a rapidly growing area), stress echo, and techniques such as strain and 3D echocardiography. Experience with echocardiographic imaging and guidance of structural interventions is useful but not required. Additional experience and training in coronary CT angiography and/or cardiac MRI would be useful but not required. Interest in seeing general clinical cardiology and/or valve patients, doing in-patient attending clinical service. Interest and experience in academics highly desirable, with substantial opportunities for teaching

Compensation:

Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. A Tufts University School of Medicine appointment will be offered commensurate with academic qualifications.

Apply: Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to Michael Martin, Senior Physician Recruiter at michael.martin1@tuftsmedicine.org

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