About the role
Opportunity Details
Capital Medical Group
and The George Washington University Hospital seek a
full-time Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
to join our expanding academic cardiovascular program.
This is a unique opportunity for an academic cardiologist who enjoys caring for patients with advanced heart failure while helping grow a comprehensive Advanced Heart Failure program. The successful candidate will lead the care of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary hypertension, and mechanical circulatory support within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Working alongside nationally recognized specialists in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, cardiac surgery, and cardiac imaging, you will play a central role in delivering advanced cardiovascular care while educating the next generation of cardiologists.
Position Highlights
Full-time faculty appointment
Advanced Heart Failure practice
Dedicated outpatient Heart Failure clinic
Inpatient Advanced Heart Failure Consultation Service
Coronary Care Unit (CCU) attending responsibilities
Shared Advanced Heart Failure call
Opportunity to expand mechanical circulatory support and advanced heart failure programs
Academic leadership opportunities
Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and complex cardiovascular disease.
- Serve as attending physician in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
- Provide inpatient Advanced Heart Failure consultation services.
- Participate in the Advanced Heart Failure call schedule.
- Evaluate and manage patients requiring temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support.
- Collaborate closely with cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart, critical care, and general cardiology teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, quality initiatives, and program development.
- Help expand innovative heart failure and mechanical circulatory support services.
Academic Opportunities
Faculty members are encouraged to participate in:
Cardiovascular fellowship education
Resident and medical student teaching
Clinical research and scholarly activity
Quality improvement initiatives
Development of new heart failure programs
Leadership opportunities within the Division of Cardiology
Academic promotion is supported and encouraged.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (or eligible for certification)
Expertise in advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support
Eligibility for medical licensure in the District of Columbia
Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
Capital Medical Group offers a highly competitive recruitment package including:
Competitive academic salary
Productivity incentive program
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Generous paid time off
CME allowance and professional development funding
Relocation assistance
Malpractice coverage
Faculty appointment and academic advancement opportunities
Why Washington, DC?
Practice medicine in one of the nation's most dynamic cities while enjoying world-class museums, performing arts, outstanding restaurants, vibrant neighborhoods, professional sports, and exceptional educational opportunities, all with easy access to Maryland and Northern Virginia.
About Capital Medical Group
Capital Medical Group, in partnership with The George Washington University Hospital, provides comprehensive cardiovascular care across the full spectrum of heart disease. Our multidisciplinary cardiovascular team includes nationally recognized physicians in advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart disease, advanced cardiac imaging, vascular medicine, and cardiac surgery. Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, innovation, education, and clinical excellence.
Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation. Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com/ 956.821.8418