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Emdego Provider Partners lists this Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist (Locum Tenens) Newark, New Jersey
26-Week High-Volume Assignment Subspecialty Practice Multidisciplinary Team Support
Are you a Board Certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist seeking a high-yield subspecialty contract in the New York metropolitan area? A premier tertiary regional medical center in Essex County is seeking a skilled physician for an extended 26-week locum assignment from October 26, 2026, through April 25, 2027. Featuring focused inpatient CCU and telemetry coverage, advanced mechanical circulatory support management, and a collaborative team of attendings, fellows, and APPs, this role offers an outstanding clinical opportunity.
The Opportunity Step into an established academic-affiliated heart failure program, managing complex end-stage heart disease and advanced mechanical therapies alongside a seasoned cardiology care team.
Clinical Scope: Lead specialized inpatient heart failure care, including:
Managing high-acuity patients with advanced heart failure, end-stage heart disease, heart transplants, LVADs, and other mechanical circulatory support (MCS) systems
Directing care across Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and telemetry floor services
Performing bedside Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) as clinically indicated
Documenting patient care and order entry via Epic EMR
The Schedule & Shift Structure: Dedicated inpatient schedule covering variable daily CCU and telemetry censuses.
Call Requirements: 1 in 5 unrestricted call rotation shared among team attendings.
Assignment Duration: 26-week contract (October 26, 2026 April 25, 2027).
Clinical Support Structure: Collaborative care team consisting of 4 attending cardiologists, cardiology fellows, Advanced Practice Providers, and multidisciplinary specialists.
Candidate Requirements All candidate submissions must hold subspecialty board certification and active state licensure.
Degree & Board Status: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State Medical License.
Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in end-stage heart failure, cardiac transplantation protocols, LVAD management, and temporary mechanical circulatory support.
If you re ready to step into a key transplant cardiology role in northern New Jersey with complex subspecialty volume and strong clinical team support, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!
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