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Non-Invasive Cardiology - Hypertensionalist

Piedmont Heart Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible non-invasive cardiologist with advanced expertise and a focused clinical interest in hypertension to serve as the physician leader for Piedmont's hypertension practice. The successful candidate will build a regional/national referral practice for exclusively patients with resistant, secondary, and otherwise complex hypertension.

This is an opportunity to shape a differentiated, multidisciplinary program that integrates precise blood-pressure assessment, evidence-based therapy, lifestyle intervention, cardiovascular risk reduction, quality improvement, education, and clinical innovation.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Lead the development and clinical growth of the Piedmont Heart Institute's Hypertension practice.
• Practice within Piedmont's general cardiology platform, with a dedicated focus on resistant and complex hypertension, as a destination for patients with resistant hypertension
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that may include nursing, pharmacy, a registered dietitian, advanced practice providers, primary care, nephrology, endocrinology, sleep medicine, vascular medicine, interventional cardiology, and other subspecialists
• Use 24-hour ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring and standardized measurement protocols to support diagnosis and medication titration.
• Develop pathways for appropriate evaluation of secondary hypertension and hypertension-mediated organ damage.
• Participate in clinical research, registries, novel pharmacologic therapies, and device-based treatment pathways, including renal denervation when clinically appropriate and operationally available.
• Help establish Piedmont as a regional destination for complex hypertension across Georgia and neighboring states.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage adults with resistant, refractory, labile, white-coat, masked, and secondary hypertension, as well as patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including medication reconciliation, adherence review, lifestyle assessment, physical examination, and interpretation of relevant laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based pharmacotherapy, home and ambulatory blood-pressure data, nutrition, physical activity, weight management, sleep assessment, and other lifestyle interventions.
• Identify indications for specialty consultation and coordinate care across cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, sleep medicine, primary care, pharmacy, and other disciplines.
• Provide expert consultation to referring clinicians and create clear co-management and return-to-referrer plans.
• Partner with the Clinical Governance Council to establish standardized clinical protocols for blood-pressure measurement, referral triage, diagnostic workup, follow-up, medication titration, and urgent escalation.
• Educate patients and families regarding blood-pressure goals, medication use, adherence, self-monitoring, diet, and long-term cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Partner with administrative and clinical leaders to monitor access, quality, patient experience, clinical outcomes, utilization, and program growth.
• Participate in teaching, continuing education, community outreach, research, publications, and presentations aligned with experience and organizational priorities.
• Practice in accordance with medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, evidence-based guidelines, regulatory standards, and Piedmont policies.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Build trusted referral relationships with Piedmont primary care physicians, cardiologists, emergency clinicians, specialists, and community partners.
• Define clinical inclusion criteria, care pathways, outcome measures, and an operating cadence for multidisciplinary case review.
• Support responsible expansion to additional Piedmont Heart markets as referral demand and operational readiness develop.
• Promote equitable, patient-centered access and approaches that address barriers to medication adherence, nutrition, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Serve as the clinical champion and external-facing physician expert regarding hypertension on behalf of Piedmont Healthcare Institute.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease, with completion of certification within the timeframe required by Piedmont credentialing policy.
• Certified Hypertension Specialist designation through the American Hypertension Specialist Certification Program is preferred, or a willingness to pursue certification if eligible (preferred)
• Current or eligible unrestricted Georgia medical license; eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at applicable Piedmont facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical hypertension through focused fellowship experience, advanced training, established practice experience, scholarship, or program leadership.
• Current DEA registration and required life-support certifications applicable to assigned clinical responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, clinical judgment, and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing or leading a resistant-hypertension, preventive-cardiology, or cardiovascular-risk clinic.
• Expertise in ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring, secondary-hypertension evaluation, team-based medication management, and quality improvement.
• Experience in teaching, clinical research, publications, invited presentations, or participation in multicenter trials.
• Expertise in novel therapies and emerging device-based treatment options for appropriately selected patients.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Timely patient access and development of a sustainable regional referral base.
• Improvement in standardized blood-pressure control and reliable follow-up among enrolled patients.
• Consistent use of evidence-based diagnostic and treatment pathways.
• High-quality communication with referring clinicians and strong patient experience.
• Growth in clinical research, education, and Piedmont's reputation in complex hypertension care.

ABOUT PIEDMONT HEART INSTITUTE

Piedmont Heart Institute brings together multidisciplinary cardiovascular specialists to provide coordinated care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions across Georgia. The development of this hypertension practice will extend this platform by creating a dedicated destination for patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite standard therapy, while supporting referring clinicians with advanced consultation and co-management.

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

To be considered for this opportunity email [email protected]

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