MUSC Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our nationally recognized heart and vascular team in Columbia, South Carolina. You ll be part of a collaborative network of 26 cardiologists, 3 cardiothoracic surgeons, 3 vascular surgeons, and 24 advanced practice providers delivering leading-edge care to patients across South Carolina s Midlands region.
Required Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Completion of an ACGME Accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program.
- Completion of an ACGME Accredited Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Fellowship
- Hold an unrestricted South Carolina Medical License.
Position Highlights:
- Shared call with AHF colleagues; shock call alternates weekly when attending the CVICU
- Access to comprehensive diagnostic treatment resources, including cardiac CT, MRI, 3D echo, PET/SPECT, electrophysiology equipment, and cath lab
- Collegial group of 26 cardiologists, 3 cardiothoracic surgeons, 3 vascular surgeons and 24 APPs
- Direct access to cardiovascular genetics counseling
- Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure care, including optimal management of LVADs, outpatient care in our Heart Failure Outpatient Center, and participation in AHF specialty clinics (Amyloid, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Palliative Cardiology, Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Support innovation through clinical trials, new technologies, and virtual health delivery.
- Option to maintain credentials post-transplant and post-LVAD inpatient care at MUSC Charleston for up to two weeks per year.
- Respected Heart & Vascular practice with a 40-year history of excellence
- Established referral network with quick practice ramp-up
Benefits & Resources for Physicians:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Employer-paid Occurrence malpractice coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- CME allowance + paid time off to grow in your field
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- One-on-one support services for managing student debt
- Employer-funded retirement plans
- Customized Epic EHR system with physician-centered optimization and robust support
- Commitment to team-based care, provider wellness, and supporting work/life balance for all care team members
- Investment in physician-centered tools and technologies to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enhance clinical decision-making
About MUSC Health s Heart & Vascular Center:
- The only program in South Carolina to offer heart transplantation, robotic valve surgery, and complex aorta surgeries
- Has the state s only cardiovascular genetics program for patients with inherited heart and vascular conditions
- Committed to advancing care through innovative procedures and ground-breaking clinical trials
- MUSC Health Columbia practice is ranked this year by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing in five procedures and conditions related to heart and vascular care, including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Bypass Surgery, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Life in Columbia, SC:
Bustling with energy and tradition, Columbia, SC, blends the vibrancy of a college town with the influence of a state capital, where historic landmarks stand alongside lively cafés, music venues, and spirited game-day crowds. This mid-sized city offers physicians a thriving economy with a cost of living that remains below the national average and excellent public and private school options. Unlike larger metros, traffic here is light, and the atmosphere is welcoming.
About MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Centers
MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including its award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.
About MUSC:
South Carolina s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
