Medical Director-Heart Failure And Transplantation Purpose: Medical Director-Heart Failure And Transplantation will lead and direct the affairs of the heart failure and heart transplant program located at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Clinical Responsibilities - .8 FTE Provide expert clinical care for patients with advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and those undergoing heart transplantation. Oversee patient selection, evaluation, and listing for heart transplantation in compliance with UNOS and CMS guidelines. Participate in the management of mechanical circulatory support (e.g., LVAD) patients. Provide clinical care and work with subspecialty clinics to encourage growth in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Familial Cardiomyopathy (FCM), Cardio-Oncology, Cardiac Sarcoid, Amyloid, Cardio-OB, and ACHD transplant. Participate in and encourage the growth of outreach clinics. Currently located in ID, MT, CO but not limited to. Ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols and continuous quality improvement in patient care. Leadership And Administrative Duties - .2 FTE In partnership with program operational manager lead the heart failure and transplant program's key performance indicator metrics which should include but are not limited to strategic planning, growth, access, and quality. Leads and supervises a team of physicians, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring adherence to clinic standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. Co-lead meetings with cardiologists, surgeons, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and transplant coordinators alongside the program manager and APP director. Ensure program compliance with all regulatory bodies, including UNOS, CMS, The Joint Commission, and state health departments. Oversee program accreditation and audits (e.g., CMS Conditions of Participation for Transplant Centers). Act as the primary liaison between the transplant program and hospital administration. Quality And Performance Improvement Monitor and report transplant program outcomes and quality metrics, including waitlist management, post-transplant survival, and MCS metrics. Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives. Engage in peer review processes and root cause analyses for sentinel events or adverse outcomes. Education And Research Foster academic activities, including research, clinical trials, and publications in heart failure and transplantation. Support education and training for fellows and advanced practice providers. Promote innovation in care delivery and patient outcomes through scholarly activity. Skills Leadership Interpersonal Communication Relationship Building Strategic Planning People Management Continual Improvement Process Workforce Planning Health Administration Medical Staff Training Health Care Physical Requirements: Minimum Requirements MD or DO with Board Certification in Cardiology and subspecialty certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Active Medical Licensure Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience in advanced heart failure and transplant. Strong knowledge of UNOS, CMS, and regulatory requirements governing heart transplant programs. Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills Demonstrated leadership skills Preferred Qualifications At least 7 years of clinical practice with demonstrated leadership experience in a transplant program Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99