Academic Cardiologist – MHVI at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health and the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) invite applications for a full-time Academic Cardiologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (GUH), with a defined clinical focus on the cardiovascular care of patients in the solid organ transplant program. Faculty appointment through Georgetown University School of Medicine will be at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Opportunity

This position is dedicated to providing cardiovascular care for patients with a particular focus on the care of patients who are being evaluated for, or have had a, non cardiac transplant.  The solid Organ Transplant Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is one of the largest and most respected programs in the region, encompassing kidney, liver, pancreas, and other solid organ transplants. The role will be based primarily at MedStar GUH with a secondary clinical presence at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC).  Time allocation will be 50% outpatient cardiology with a focus on patients undergoing a non cardiac transplant with the rest of the time being divided between CV imaging and inpatient cardiology care.  The applicant with join an academic clinical cardiology group  with research opportunities and participate in the education of fellows, residents, and medical students. 

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for solid organ transplant candidates and recipients, including pre-transplant evaluation, perioperative management, and long-term post-transplant cardiovascular follow-up.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary transplant team of hepatologists, nephrologists, transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and other specialists.
• Serve as a key liaison between the cardiology and transplant services at MedStar GUH, ensuring optimal outcomes in a complex, high-acuity patient population.
• Maintain an outpatient clinic (~50% effort), participate in the inpatient cardiology consult service and interpret cardiac imaging studies including echocardiography.
• Participate actively in the teaching and mentorship of medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiovascular disease fellows.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activity with access to institutional support through the MedStar Health Research Institute.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
• Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland
• Board certified or eligible echocardiography. 
• Track record, or strong potential, in research or teaching

Why Join Us?

Unique Clinical Focus: Be a core cardiology leader supporting one of the region's premier solid organ transplant programs, with a patient population that is medically complex and academically rich.

High-Volume, Nationally Recognized Program: Join the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive cardiovascular care, serving complex patients across a state-of-the-art clinical platform.

Collegial, Mission-Driven Team: Work within a large academic cardiology group with a culture of teamwork and a shared commitment to team-based patient care.

Academic Appointment: Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty rank, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Collaborative Research Opportunities: Leverage the MedStar Health Research Institute for clinical trials, outcomes research, and scholarly activity in transplant cardiology.

World-Class Location: Live and work in Washington, D.C., with access to outstanding cultural, educational, and professional opportunities.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

Current curriculum vitae

Cover letter describing clinical and academic interests, relevant training and experience, and fit with this position.

Three professional references (names and contact information) should also be included; letters may be requested at a later stage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Submit applications to:

Dr. Gaby Weissman, Medical Director

LaShawn Poston, Sr. Director

Division of Cardiology, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Gaby.Weissman@medstar.net

Lashawn.I.Poston@medstar.net

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork — our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity — we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package — including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home — as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore–Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.