Physician Cardiology-Heart Failure and Transplant - Competitive Salary

Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Non-Invasive Cardiology -Heart Failure Opportunity University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Dr. Arun Kumar, Division Director of Cardiovascular Medicine, invites you to join his growing team. The clinical expertise of the division’s 20 faculty members offer the most comprehensive heart and vascular services in mid-Missouri. In addition to clinical responsibilities, as an academic institution, we also have active fellowships in cardiovascular disease, electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. We are currently recruiting for a heart failure specialist to manage congestive heart failure and complex advanced heart failure conditions. Cardiologists with expertise in heart failure will be considered. Position Highlights: - Collegial faculty of 20 physicians - Fully accredited Cardiovascular Fellowships with 20 fellows - Robust consult service - 17 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - Significant time for academic/educational pursuits - Non burdensome call responsibilities - In-house Cardiology fellows assist with night call coverage - Competitive academic base salary with great university benefits including 8% retirement match and tuition benefits - Potential for both productivity and quality bonuses About Missouri University Health Care (MUHC) and University of Missouri (Mizzou): The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University of Missouri campus. Highlights include: • MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest. • Recognized as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review. • MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). • Missouri’s largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students. • One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. About Columbia: Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.” • Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022 • 6 Most Affordable Outdoorsy Spaces to Live by Realtor.com June 2022 • 28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022 • 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools This is an excellent opportunity for candidates just starting their careers as well as experienced candidates to join our thriving department in a safe affordable community. If you would like to learn more details, please contact Lori Schutte at lschutte@health.missouri.edu. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Board-certified or board-eligible candidates are considered experienced. Applicants must have an MD/DO and be ABIM BC/BE in Cardiovascular Disease or equivalent certification. Candidates will be evaluated on: ABIM BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Application Materials Be prepared to upload a CV. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278

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