Advanced Heart Failure

Job Code: JOB-18597

Hospital: UPMC Presbyterian

Assignment Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is recruiting a Section Chief of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. UPMC, a national and global leader in advanced heart failure treatment with the best 90‑day heart transplant survival rate in the U.S., seeks a highly qualified full‑time advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist for a non‑tenure clinical track position.

This leadership role, based primarily at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, will oversee and further develop the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology program. The Section Chief will be responsible for shaping and executing the clinical, academic, and educational vision for the program in alignment with both divisional and institutional priorities. This includes driving excellence in patient care delivery, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing quality and safety initiatives.

Key responsibilities include providing strong and visible clinical leadership; guiding strategic program growth; enhancing scholarly productivity across the section; fostering an environment that supports innovation in clinical practice, research, and education; and mentoring faculty across all career stages. The position also carries an expectation to contribute meaningfully to fellowship training, medical education, and faculty development, helping ensure the long‑term success and sustainability of the program.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of exceptional clinical expertise in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, dedication to academic achievement, and the ability to lead with integrity, vision, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualified candidates must be board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and demonstrate a distinguished record of clinical excellence, teaching, scholarly achievement, and effective leadership.

Recruitment Package Includes:

•      Comprehensive and highly competitive salary Family Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance

•      Employer Matched Retirement Benefits

•      Generous CME allowance and PTO