Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician
At a glance
Cardiologist role posted by Pacific Companies, a recruiter. South Dakota · full-time · $700,000 a year.
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Lead the Advanced Heart Failure program and shape its clinical direction and growth
- Develop services for LVAD, Adult ECMO, cardiogenic shock and pulmonary hypertension
- Build a practice focused on Advanced Heart Failure, pulmonary hypertension or a mix with General Cardiology
- Teach fellows and take part in clinical research and quality improvement
- Work with APPs on clinics, inpatient care, transitional support and remote monitoring
Who this fits
This role suits a cardiologist seeking a clinical leadership opportunity, with options to serve as Medical Director or Program Director. You can pursue academic work, including teaching, research and protected time. The position is in South Dakota.
From the recruiter
Join a rapidly expanding cardiovascular institute committed to building one of the premier Advanced Heart Failure programs in the Upper Midwest. Rather than replacing a retiring physician, this newly created position offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of an established program with significant institutional investment and executive support. You'll step into a robust clinical practice backed by experienced APPs, fellowship-trained colleagues, advanced remote monitoring, and a thriving cardiovascular service line while helping develop next-generation heart failure services. Leadership opportunities are available from day one, allowing you to influence program growth, physician recruitment, and clinical strategy across a large regional referral network. If you're seeking a position that blends clinical excellence, academic engagement, and the opportunity to build a lasting legacy, this is an exceptional career opportunity.
Position, Compensation & Organization Highlights
- Lead and expand an established Advanced Heart Failure program with significant institutional investment
- Flexible practice model including 100% Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Pulmonary Hypertension, or a hybrid Heart Failure/General Cardiology practice
- Opportunity to serve as Medical Director or Program Director for Advanced Heart Failure
- Clinical leadership for development of LVAD, Adult ECMO, cardiogenic shock, and pulmonary hypertension programs
- Join one of the Upper Midwest's largest cardiovascular institutes with General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Advanced Imaging, and Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Strong APP support for outpatient clinics, inpatient rounding, transitional care, and remote monitoring
- Established CardioMEMS program with 360 enrolled patients and a large active heart failure population
- Accredited General and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship programs with fellows providing first-call coverage
- Teaching, clinical research, quality improvement, and protected academic time available
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, and regional transplant center partnerships
- Opportunity to help establish destination therapy LVAD and Adult ECMO programs while expanding regional cardiovascular services
Compensation & Benefits
- $700,000 guaranteed base salary for the first two years
- Productive physicians projected to earn $800,000 annually after transition to the wRVU model
- $150,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $10,000 relocation assistance
- 20 days PTO plus 6 paid holidays
- 10 CME days with a $5,000 annual CME allowance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, malpractice with tail coverage, retirement plans, and deferred compensation options
Community Overview
Build your career in one of the Midwest's fastest-growing metropolitan communities while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As the healthcare, financial, and cultural hub of South Dakota, this vibrant city combines the amenities of a larger metropolitan area with affordable living, short commutes, and no state income tax. Families appreciate outstanding public and private schools, a safe community, and abundant recreational opportunities throughout all four seasons. Physicians enjoy easy access to parks, trails, lakes, golf, hunting, skiing, and a thriving downtown filled with restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and cultural events. With a growing economy, expanding medical education, and convenient national air service, this community offers an ideal setting for both professional success and personal fulfillment.
Community Highlights
- One of the Midwest's fastest-growing metropolitan areas
- No state income tax and cost of living below the national average
- Average commute of just 15-20 minutes
- Highly regarded public, private, and faith-based schools
- Expanding medical education and academic opportunities
- More than 80 parks, miles of recreational trails, and year-round outdoor activities
- Regional airport with nonstop service to major U.S. destinations
- Thriving downtown featuring dining, breweries, shopping, festivals, and live entertainment
- Family-friendly neighborhoods with diverse housing options
- Strong regional economy supported by healthcare, finance, biotechnology, and technology industries