Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist (MD/DO) - Texas
Company: Commonwealth Medical Services
Location: Abilene
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Advanced Heart Failure
Cardiologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Advanced Heart Failure
Cardiologist provides comprehensive evaluation and management of
patients with complex heart failure and cardiomyopathy. This role
includes advanced medical management, coordination of
multidisciplinary care, and participation in advanced therapies
such as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation,
when applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and
manage patients with advanced and refractory heart failure Diagnose
and treat cardiomyopathies and complex cardiovascular conditions
Optimize guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure
patients Assess and manage patients for advanced heart failure
therapies, including mechanical circulatory support and heart
transplantation, as applicable Participate in inpatient and
outpatient heart failure services Collaborate with
multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery,
electrophysiology, critical care, nephrology, pharmacy, nutrition,
and social services Participate in heart failure conferences, case
reviews, and transplant selection meetings as applicable Provide
consultation services to referring providers Perform and interpret
relevant diagnostic testing (e.g., echocardiography, hemodynamic
assessment) consistent with training and privileges Supervise and
educate trainees and advanced practice providers, as applicable
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Participate in
quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and patient safety
initiatives Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional
standards Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship
Fellowship training in advanced heart failure and transplant
cardiology preferred Board-eligible or board-certified in
Cardiovascular Disease Board certification or eligibility in
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology preferred Ability
to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure DEA
registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies Expertise in
management of advanced and end-stage heart failure Strong clinical
judgment and complex decision-making abilities Experience with
multidisciplinary, team-based care models Excellent communication
and patient counseling skills Commitment to evidence-based practice
and continuous quality improvement Work Environment Inpatient and
outpatient clinical settings, including heart failure clinics and
hospital units Participation in call coverage as determined by
service needs Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for
extended periods Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and
diagnostic evaluations Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for
patient assessment and monitoring Requirements Must maintain state
certification and/or licensure.
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