Advanced Heart Failure (up to $609K) - Grafton, WI

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Grafton
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Join Aurora Health Care as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Grafton, Wisconsin—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. This growing practice includes 7 full-time cardiologists serving a 132-bed hospital and a fully staffed heart failure clinic that serves patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, remote hemodynamic monitoring and cardio-oncology needs. The practice is affiliated with Aurora St Luke's Medical Center for surgical advanced heart failure interventions (heart transplants, mechanical circulatory assist devices, advanced HF research). This medical center offers comprehensive heart care including complex cardiac surgery, a dedicated electrophysiology lab to treat cardiac arrhythmias, a 24/7 state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab with options for advanced percutaneous interventions, a growing structural heart program and cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Highlights - 1.0 FTE AHFT Cardiology clinical practice opportunity with immense growth - Responsibility for growing the various HF programs and multi-disciplinary partnerships - General cardiology call 1:4/1:5 - Staffing Echo and Stress lab (including cardiopulmonary stress tests), along with general cardiology - Full-time dedicated Heart Failure Advanced Practice Clinician/Nurse Practitioner for inpatient and outpatient assistance, in addition to two Registered Nurses - Fully functional cardiac catheterization lab with the opportunity to perform diagnostic coronary angiograms, invasive hemodynamic assessments, PA pressure sensor implants, urgent temporary MCS devices and myocardial biopsies - EPIC EMR - Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line - Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature - Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients - Salary: $559,301 plus annual incentive bonus up to $50K - Sign-on bonus Training and/or Experience Required - B/E or B/C in advanced heart failure and transplant - B/E or B/C in cardiovascular disease - Successful completion of a fellowship program in advanced heart failure and transplant Benefits Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support Educational assistance and professional development programs Paid medical liability insurance Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowancesRelocation assistance About Grafton, Wisconsin Grafton, Wisconsin, is a charming lakeside village known for its friendly community and small-town feel. With a historic downtown full of local shops and eateries, residents enjoy a close-knit atmosphere and year-round cultural events. Outdoor lovers appreciate nearby Lake Michigan beaches, walking trails, and parks. Grafton offers excellent schools, quality healthcare, and affordable housing, making it ideal for families and professionals. Located just 25 miles from Milwaukee, it provides easy access to city amenities while maintaining a peaceful lifestyle. If you're seeking a welcoming community with a perfect balance of nature and convenience, Grafton is the place to be. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care. When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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