Search Extended until 12/21/22

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Location:  Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1013480
Posting Close Date: November 22, 2022

About the University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate, and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant, and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary:
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Division of Cardiology is currently seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to develop and lead our Advanced Heart Failure Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include supporting the inpatient cardiology service, advanced heart failure, and the ambulatory clinic. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in cardiovascular medicine, have completed ACGME-accredited cardiovascular disease and heart failure fellowship programs, hold ABIM certification or board eligibility in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. In addition to the skills as noted, the successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership, mentorship, and training to medical students, residents and/or fellowship trainees. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial clinical experience in the field of Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support. Proficiency in ECMO and short-term and long-term mechanical support strategies including ventricular assist devices (VADs) is expected. The incumbent will collaborate with multiple stakeholders ranging from physicians and surgeons to front line staff to provide exceptional patient care and leadership.

Qualifications:
Candidates should be Board certified/Board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. 

The opportunity to partner up with VAC centers is possible.

For full consideration please apply online at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1695?c=uic and upload a letter of application and curriculum vitae. 

The University of Illinois Chicago is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Request an Accommodation at: https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/  

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