Cardiology Physician
At a glance
Cardiologist role at MedStar Health. District of Columbia · full-time · $367,006–$585,456 a year.
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What you'll do
- Evaluate transplant candidates’ cardiovascular health, manage care around surgery, and follow recipients after transplantation
- Coordinate care with transplant specialists and connect cardiology services with the transplant team
- Treat cardiology patients, join inpatient service coverage, and interpret cardiac imaging such as echocardiograms
- Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and students while pursuing transplant cardiology research or scholarly work
What you bring
- An MD or DO, with board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
- Strong clinical care and an interest in academic medicine, with research or teaching experience or clear potential
Who this fits
This academic cardiology role suits a physician focused on cardiovascular care for kidney, liver, and other solid organ transplant patients. You’ll also take part in inpatient cardiology, imaging, teaching, and research. The position is full-time in Washington, D.C., with a Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty appointment.
From the employer
MedStar Health and the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) invite applications for a full-time Academic Cardiologist at the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with a clinical focus on caring for patients in the kidney and liver transplant program.
This position is dedicated to providing cardiovascular expertise for the high-volume Solid Organ Transplant Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, which includes liver, kidney, pancreas, and other solid organ transplants. The program is one of the largest and most respected in the country, serving as a major referral center for complex cases.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for solid organ (kidney, liver, etc.) transplant candidates and recipients, including pre-transplant evaluation, perioperative management, and long-term post-transplant follow-up.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary transplant team of hepatologists, nephrologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists.
- Serve as a key liaison between cardiology and transplant services, ensuring optimal outcomes in a complex, high-acuity patient population.
- Care for clinical cardiology patients, participate in the inpatient cardiology service, and read cardiac imaging studies (e.g. echocardiography).
- Diagnostic catheterization competency is optional (opportunities available)
- Participate actively in teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and students.
- Engage in clinical research and scholarly activity related to transplant cardiology, with access to institutional support through the MedStar Health Research Institute.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree with board certification/eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease
- Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care with a strong interest in academic medicine
- Track record (or strong potential) in research or teaching
Why Join Us?
Unique Clinical Focus: Be a core cardiology leader supporting one of the nation's premier solid organ transplant programs.
High volume, highly ranked heart and vascular team: Join a busy heart and vascular institute caring for complex patients at the state-of-the-art Medstar Heart and Vascular Institute, a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Collegial, Mission-Driven Team: Work within a large academic cardiology group with a focus on teamwork and team-based patient care.
Academic Appointment: Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty rank, commensurate with qualifications.
Collaborative Research Opportunities: Leverage the MedStar Health Research Institute for innovative clinical trials and outcomes research.
World-Class Location: Live and work in Washington, D.C., with access to outstanding cultural, educational, and professional opportunities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical and academic interests to: .
This position has a hiring range of $367,006 - $585,456