Advanced Heart Failure/VAD Cardiologist at Oklahoma Heart Institute in Tulsa, OK
Listed compensation
Starting at $575K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) located in Tulsa, OK seeks a BE/BC Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center, which offers a comprehensive array of heart failure therapies, a destination LVAD and all FDA-approved pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic/amyloid cardiomyopathy therapies along with pulmonary artery sensor implants/monitoring, and access to multiple research trials.
About the Position
Candidates should be well-trained in all aspects of clinical cardiology and have completed or will complete a Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure
- 100% Advanced Heart Failure Position
- Join 3 AHF Physicians with dedicated APPs, coordinators, and personal scribe.
- Provide expertise in the continued growth of our VAD Destination Therapy Program (Established in 2018)
- Experience in management of cardiogenic shock and management of temporary mechanical circulatory support
An interest in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, cardio-oncology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and/or pulmonary hypertension welcome
Center is attached to Oklahoma Heart Institute & Hillcrest Medical Center facilitating outpatient IV diuresis, infusions, telemetry, and access to same-day hospital services (labs, imaging, etc.)
Smart Technology integrating Epic EMR with Ambient AI scribe technology available to automate documentation, reduces administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding, leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
- J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty
- O-1
Recruitment Package Overview
- Guaranteed Salary: Starting at $575K
- Optional Incentives: Sign-on & commencement bonuses, residency/fellowship stipend, student loan repayment
- Technology & Support: EPIC EMR, Ambient Health AI for outpatient documentation
- Professional Perks: CME allowance, paid malpractice coverage
- Financial Wellness: Navigate Student Loans consultation
- Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan
- Practice Growth: Marketing & development support
Oklahoma Heart Institute Recent Achievements
American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
About Oklahoma Heart Institute
Oklahoma Heart Institutes Advanced Heart Failure Center is the region’s first dedicated inpatient and outpatient heart failure program. OHI’s Advanced Heart Failure cardiologists and advanced practice providers, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesia, and critical care CVICU physicians, among other medical experts make up this superlative heart failure team.
Building on a tradition of groundbreaking research and medical “firsts,” Oklahoma Heart Institute continues to earn national recognition. The collegial nature of the physician mix provides an unparalleled practice environment.
From comprehensive diagnostics to complex cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, our cardiovascular program delivers the most advanced services and state-of-the-art technology. A physician-friendly management and leadership staff round out our patient-centered heart hospital.
About the Community
Tulsa’s beautiful, south-central location provides ample sunshine and outdoor recreation year-round. An excellent cost of living, superb cultural events, an upscale housing market, progressive schools and friendly attractive neighborhoods make Tulsa an exceptional place to live.
Heart failure treatment in Tulsa - Oklahoma Heart Institute
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert clinical care for advanced heart failure patients, including management of VAD destination therapy and cardiogenic shock. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive heart failure therapies and participate in research trials.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure and have completed a fellowship in the specialty. Expertise in clinical cardiology and mechanical circulatory support is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 27% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $538k (middle half $469k–$625k)236 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Oklahoma | 222 active | 22,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 27% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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