Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Medical University of South Carolina · Columbia, SC
Posted October 19, 2026
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown · 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, US, 29204
- Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
- Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
- Location: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
- Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
- MUSC Job ID: R-0000058262
MUSC Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our nationally recognized heart and vascular team in Columbia, South Carolina. You’ll be part of a collaborative network of 26 cardiologists, 3 cardiothoracic surgeons, 3 vascular surgeons, and 24 advanced practice providers delivering leading-edge care to patients across South Carolina’s Midlands region.
Position Highlights
- Shared call with AHF colleagues; shock call alternates weekly when attending the CVICU
- Access to comprehensive diagnostic treatment resources, including cardiac CT, MRI, 3D echo, PET/SPECT, electrophysiology equipment, and cath lab
- Collegial group of 26 cardiologists, 3 cardiothoracic surgeons, 3 vascular surgeons and 24 APPs
- Direct access to cardiovascular genetics counseling
- Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure care, including optimal management of LVADs, outpatient care in our Heart Failure Outpatient Center, and participation in AHF specialty clinics (Amyloid, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Palliative Cardiology, Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Support innovation through clinical trials, new technologies, and virtual health delivery.
- Option to maintain credentials post-transplant and post-LVAD inpatient care at MUSC Charleston for up to two weeks per year.
- Respected Heart & Vascular practice with a 40-year history of excellence
- Established referral network with quick practice ramp-up
Benefits Designed for Physicians
- Competitive compensation packages
- Employer-paid Occurrence malpractice coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- CME allowance + paid time off to grow in your field
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- One-on-one support services for managing student debt
- Employer-funded retirement plans
- Customized Epic EHR system with physician-centered optimization and robust support
- Commitment to team-based care, provider wellness, and supporting work/life balance for all care team members
- Investment in physician-centered tools and technologies to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enhance clinical decision-making
About MUSC Health’s Heart & Vascular Center
- The only program in South Carolina to offer heart transplantation, robotic valve surgery, and complex aorta surgeries
- Has the state’s only cardiovascular genetics program for patients with inherited heart and vascular conditions
- Committed to advancing care through innovative procedures and ground-breaking clinical trials
- MUSC Health Columbia practice is ranked this year by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing in five procedures and conditions related to heart and vascular care, including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Bypass Surgery, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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Life in Columbia, SC
Bustling with energy and tradition, Columbia, SC, blends the vibrancy of a college town with the influence of a state capital, where historic landmarks stand alongside lively cafés, music venues, and spirited game-day crowds. This mid-sized city offers physicians a thriving economy with a cost of living that remains below the national average and excellent public and private school options. Unlike larger metros, traffic here is light, and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Columbia’s residents enjoy a vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene, and access to lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown. The city’s central location also means easy travel with Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Charleston International Airport both within 1.5 hours and Columbia Metropolitan Airport just 15 minutes from downtown.
About MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Centers
MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including its award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.
MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown's sister campus, MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Northeast, is a 75-bed hospital conveniently located in the northeast Columbia area with easy access to I-77 and I-20. Our care team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering compassionate care for the Richland County community and beyond.
Employer
Medical University of South Carolina
MUSC Health is South Carolina's leading academic health system and the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. It serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics and specialty services, integrating academic medicine, research and education with a strong commitment to patient care.
The MUSC Health system:
- MUSC Health University Medical Center and the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston, the state's academic medical center
- Regional medical centers in Columbia, Florence, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Chester, Camden (Kershaw), Marion, Cades (Black River) and Mount Pleasant (East Cooper), plus MUSC Health at Tidelands on the Grand Strand
- MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Community Physicians and primary and specialty care practices across South Carolina
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MUSC Health:
- Academic and community practice opportunities, with faculty appointments through the Medical University of South Carolina
- Commencement and sign-on bonuses on many roles, employer-funded retirement plans and paid occurrence malpractice coverage
- CME allowance and paid days off, paid parental leave, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Epic EHR with AI-enabled documentation tools
- South Carolina living, from historic Charleston and the Lowcountry to the beaches of the Grand Strand and the Midlands