Heart Failure Section Head
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements Heart Failure Section Head
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $550000.00 - $650000.00 Section Head,
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Intro We are seeking
a board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
Cardiologist to serve as Section Head. This physician leader will
provide clinical oversight across inpatient and outpatient
services, guide program growth in mechanical circulatory support
(MCS) and transplantation, and advance quality, education, and
academic initiatives within a multidisciplinary heart failure team.
Position Highlights - Lead a multidisciplinary Advanced Heart
Failure team, providing clinical oversight for inpatient,
outpatient, and referral services. - Drive quality and compliance
efforts (e.g., UNOS/CMS readiness), outcomes review, and continuous
improvement. - Provide expert care in advanced heart failure,
transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support (including LVAD
management). - Partner closely with medical and surgical leadership
to develop and expand MCS and transplant programs. - Support
teaching and academic contributions, including fellowship education
and scholarly activity. - Participate in specialty clinics and
program development aligned to patient and regional needs.
Qualifications - Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiovascular
Disease with fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure &
Transplant Cardiology. - Minimum 8 years post-fellowship experience
with demonstrated physician leadership experience. - Expertise in
mechanical circulatory support and transplantation, including
programmatic leadership and clinical excellence. - Commitment to
multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and
building high-performing teams. - Track record (or strong interest)
in quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and regulatory
readiness. - Interest in education and academic contributions
within a teaching environment. Why New Orleans, LA New Orleans
offers a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, history, and
waterfront living—along with easy access to outdoor recreation and
a strong sense of community. - World-renowned food scene, from
neighborhood staples to award-winning dining. - Iconic live music
and festivals throughout the year (jazz, brass bands, and more). -
Historic neighborhoods and architecture, including the French
Quarter and Garden District. - Easy weekend escapes: Gulf Coast
beaches, bayous, and nearby lakes and trails. - Vibrant arts,
museums, and professional sports in a walkable urban core. -
International airport access with convenient connections for work
and travel. Facility Location The festivals, the restaurants and
the night life are a few of the main attractions in New Orleans,
and there’s always the French Quarter, established by the French in
1718, that is a must go place. Bourbon Street is where the upscale
lounges and historic restaurants and jazz clubs are to be found. No
wonder the first opera in North America was performed in New
Orleans! Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we
strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and
influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide
quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare
more human, more effective, and more achievable. AMN Healthcare is
a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving
the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We
offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase
operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of
care.
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