Physician - Medical Director Heart Transplant and LVAD

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Medical Director Heart Transplant and LVAD at Ochsner Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Cardiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Cardiology position at Ochsner Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Key skills and qualifications: Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant Cardiology, Mechanical Circulatory Support, LVAD, Clinical Oversight, Quality Improvement, UNOS Compliance, CMS Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Director will provide clinical oversight for the heart transplant and LVAD programs while leading a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ensuring quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and contributing to academic and program development initiatives.