Posted 7/25/2023

Unanticipated Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow Position

We have an unanticipated opening for a pediatric critical care medicine fellow position at Rady Children’s Hospital, University of California – San Diego. We are looking for a 2^nd year pediatric critical care fellow or an applicant looking for a 2 year pediatric critical care fellowship program, who has completed pediatric cardiology fellowship (or other 3 year ACGME pediatric fellowship) to start as soon as possible.

Rady Children’s Hospital was recently ranked among the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation. It is one of the largest children’s hospitals on the west coast serving over 1 million children from 3 counties and Northern Mexico. This diverse population provides fellows with the opportunity to manage children with an incredible variety of pediatric critical care issues. Go here for more information

Candidates should have completed an ACGME residency in Pediatrics and/or ACGME Pediatric Fellowship.
Interested individuals should forward a copy of their CV, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation to:

Helen Harvey, MD
UC San Diego Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Program Director
Rady Children’s Hospital | UC San Diego
hharvey@health.ucsd.edu

Posted 7/25/2023

Two Positions Available: Imaging (Echo and cardiac MRI/CT) and Adult Congenital Heart Disease

We are recruiting for an imaging position with general expertise in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography and specific additional training in cardiac MRI and CT. Our Echocardiography Laboratory is staffed with 10 pediatric sonographers and six attendings with expertise in imaging. We perform approximately 10,000 echocardiograms/year and 800 fetal echocardiograms/year. Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging systems from General Electric, Philips, and Siemens. Our PACS system is Syngo.

We are also recruiting a cardiologist with expertise in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). This cardiologist would join our current ACHD boarded cardiologist (Dr. Scott Macicek) to help expand this growing program. We have partnerships with our adult cardiologists of our sister hospitals of University Medical Center and Touro Medical Center in the Louisiana Children's Hospital Medical Center (LCMC) enterprise as well as our adult colleagues at Tulane University Medical Center.

The Heart Center of Children's Hospital of New Orleans has 27 physicians with expertise in echocardiography, ACHD, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and transplant. pediatric coronary artery disease, preventive cardiology. Cardiovascular intensive care, cardiovascular genetics, and cardiac anesthesia. In January 2020 we moved into our brand new 27 bed cardiac intensive care Unit and Acute Care Unit (ACU). We have two cardiovascular surgeons who

perform state-of-the-art surgery and specialize in neonatal repairs. Last year we performed nearly 300 surgeries. We currently have five cardiology fellows and will have 6 fellows beginning in Academic Year 2025 and beyond.

If you have an interest in any of these positions, please feel free to contact Thomas Kimball, MD, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at (513) 310-1199 or email thomas.kimball@lcmchealth.org

For more information and how to apply

Posted 7/11/2023

Acute Care Medical Director Position Available

At this time, the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford University School of Medicine is recruiting a Clinician Educator as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to serve as the Medical Director of the inpatient Acute Cardiac Care Unit. The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Academic rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

As Medical Director of our Acute Cardiac Care Unit, you will lead a renowned team of 15 general cardiology and heart failure/transplant attendings and >10 advanced care practice providers and hospitalists, caring for patients on a 26-bed unit with imminent plans to expand to 32-beds. With >700 cardiac surgeries performed yearly by our team led by Dr. Frank Hanley, >1000 cardiac catheterizations, 20-30 heart transplants and >20 cutting edge ventricular assist device placements, the service is busy year-round with the spectrum of acquired, congenital and adult congenital heart disease. You will work directly with our 5 cardiothoracic surgeons at the main hospital, and expanding team of cardiac intensivists, echocardiographers, cardiac anesthesiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac interventionalists, and one of the largest pediatric cardiology fellowship programs in the country.

Your responsibilities will include: primary inpatient service coverage, maintaining a panel of patients in outpatient clinic, active quality improvement initiatives (in partnership with our Local Improvement Team(s) as well as the PAC3 collaborative), ensuring and maintaining an educational environment for our categorical fellows and pediatric residents, continued evaluation/professional development/engagement of our advanced practice provider group and bedside cardiac nurses.

To be successful in this position, we are searching for a:

• Pediatric Cardiology Board Certified physician
• Expertise and experience in inpatient acute cardiology management
• Preferably an individual with experience in hospital administration and leadership
• Innovative leader with a substantial interest in quality improvement

For more information and how to apply

Posted 7/11/2023

Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist Position Available

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University (LPCH) seeks board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians to work as hospitalist physicians practicing under the supervision of ICU attending physicians. Our CVICU is expanding to a 36-bed dedicated unit that provides all forms of cardiovascular intensive care for children and young adults with congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases. Our CVICU performs a full range of clinical services, including mechanical support with ventricular assist devices and ECMO, high quality surgery, and cardiac transplantation.

Our CVICU has offered hospitalist positions for over a decade and has recruited both recently graduated pediatrics residents looking for gap years and fellowship trained physicians looking for more experience or a more flexible primarily clinical career in a CVICU. The hospitalist program includes on the job training in both cardiac physiology and critical care skills, such as ventilator management. A formal orientation process and evaluation system provide structure to this educational process, and many recent pediatrics graduates use our hospitalist year as a jumping off point to fellowship training in either pediatric cardiology or pediatric critical care. Hospitalists are hired as clinical instructors at the Stanford School of Medicine. Salary is based on experience and level of training and is competitive for the area (approximately $190,000 - $200,000).

The CVICU hospitalist physician will be responsible for:

· Primary/front-line clinician duties on day and night shifts in the CVICU caring for infants, children and young adults with critical illness under the direction and supervision of the CVICU attending physician

· Evaluation and management of critical illness, including assisting in airway management, vascular access, resuscitation, and other critical care procedures as needed

· Participation in unit-based teaching, quality improvement and research activities

· An average of 40 hours per week for a full-time position, including both day and night shifts. Schedules will be constructed with an attempt to provide continuity of clinical coverage and a reasonable sequence of night, day and weekend shifts.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and a diversity statement as a single attachment to the attention of Meghna D Patel, M.D., Co-Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist Program, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Email: mdpatel@stanford.edu.

Posted 7/11/2023

Pediatric Hospitalist Nocturnist Position Available

The Pediatric Cardiology Team at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University is recruiting for Pediatric Hospitalist positions on our nocturnist team in the cardiac step-down unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding group of experienced physicians and APPs providing excellent clinical care to children and adolescents hospitalized with cardiac issues, including heart transplants, patients with heart failure and ventricular assist devices, surgical patients, and patients with arrhythmia.

Pediatric Hospitalists on our nocturnist team operate independently on the night shifts with clinical teaching and additional support from the cardiology fellow and attending. Night shifts enable autonomy and continuity, and close teamwork with our daytime providers. In addition to these clinical opportunities, members of our team have abundant opportunities to participate in resident teaching, quality improvement work, and other long-term projects.

Pediatric Hospitalists are Stanford School of Medicine faculty in the Clinician Educator line and embrace their role as leaders in medical education and quality improvement. Ideal candidates should be team-oriented and self-motivated to further their faculty development in the areas of quality improvement, value-based care, medical education, and research through institutional, regional, and national opportunities.

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is a quaternary referral center and is well-resourced with 24 -7 vascular access teams, child life, OT/PT, all pediatric subspecialists, and a fully staffed cardiac intensive care unit with in-house attending(s). Our hospital is a leading pediatric heart transplant center, a leading center for ventricular assist devices, and a member of the PAC3 and PC4 collaboratives. Adjacent to Stanford University’s stunning campus, Palo Alto and its surrounding communities provide ample opportunity to enjoy California’s amazing weather, including year-round opportunities to walk, hike, ski, swim, bike, surf, and enjoy cuisine from every corner of the globe.

We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, culture, beliefs, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Successful candidate qualifications include: MD or DO, Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics, eligible to receive a medical license in the state of California, and demonstrated experience in pediatric hospital medicine and academics.

We encourage graduating residents, current hospitalists, and graduating fellows to apply.

Please contact Alisa Arunamata, MD, Medical Director of the Acute Cardiac Care Unit with applications and questions: alisa.arunamata@stanford.edu

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and a diversity statement.

Posted 7/11/2023

Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Position Available

The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles has an unexpected opening for a second or third-year fellow position starting July 2023

The Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a three-year ACGME accredited program with the goal of training physicians to become academic leaders in pediatric cardiology. We are fortunate to serve a racially and economically diverse community in Los Angeles providing trainees with exposure to a wide range of cardiac diseases, varying medical complexities and an understanding of the psychosocial and economic impact on physical illness. We are a large tertiary care center with cardiac surgical volumes of 800-900 cases/year, dedicated Cardiac ICU and CV Acute wards. We recently increased our ACGME fellowship class to 4 fellows/year starting July 2023. Here is a link to our program: https://www.chla.org/fellowship/cardiology-fellowship

The mission of our program is to provide optimal health care to children with pediatric cardiac disease through:

• Specialized, state-of-the-art patient care services
• Exceptional and comprehensive training to future pediatric cardiologists
• Meaningful scientific investigations that contribute to the advancement of the field
• Quality improvement efforts to assure safe and efficient healthcare practices
• Partnering with regional and national foundations to support and advocate for patients and their families

Our program provides trainees with a comprehensive experience in all aspects of pediatric cardiology, including clinical services, medical education, quality improvement and research methodology. We strive to create an inter-disciplinary learning environment with exposure to cardiac surgery, cardiac intensive care, inpatient and outpatient experiences. Educational opportunities exist for formal training in academic medicine at USC.

We are looking for a qualified candidate who:

• Has successfully completed at least one year of Pediatric Cardiology training in good standing at an ACGME accredited program.
• California medical license preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for the underserved.

Interested candidates should send a personal statement, CV and 3 letters of recommendation (including a letter from the fellowship program director) to Program Director, Grace Kung, gkung@chla.usc.edu.

Posted: 6/30/2023

1-year fellowship in Advanced Pediatric Cardiology and Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QI/PS)

We are pleased to offer a 1-year fellowship in advanced pediatric cardiology and quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) from July 2024 to June 2025. This fellowship aligns with TCH’s mission to lead trainee education in Pediatric Cardiology and patient care improvement. With our academic resources, patient volume, and experienced and supportive faculty, we are uniquely positioned to train future leaders in Pediatric Cardiac subspecialities and QI/PS. The aim is to prepare the fellow for a career in a cardiology subspecialty of their choice while integrating training in quality improvement and patient safety leadership and education.

Fellowship Progression:

This 4th year is designed to support training in a cardiac subspecialty (advanced imaging, heart failure/transplant, genetics, EP, etc.) along with focused training to achieve a high level of proficiency in QI/PS concepts. The trainee would be expected to contribute meaningfully to the clinical and academic advancement of the field of QI/PS. The didactic and experiential component of the fellowship provide the orientation and exposure needed to jump-start a career in QI/PS work. The clinical portion of the fellowship occurs in partnership with our world-class TCH cardiac subspeciality training programs, and interviewees will be paired with leaders in these programs to assure competency and appropriate experience.

The 1-year fellowship (4th year) is considered advanced specialty training for physicians who have completed both a 3-year pediatric residency and 3 years of Core-Pediatric Cardiology fellowship. It is approved by the Texas State Medical Board, and Baylor GME; it is not an ACGME-sponsored program and there is currently no board certification available.

Fellowship Director: Dr. Shreya Sheth sxsheth@texaschildrens.org

Fellowship Coordinator: Jose Soto jrsoto@texaschildrens.org

For questions about the fellowship or information about the application process, please contact Dr. Sheth and Mr. Soto.

Posted 4/13/2023 

                 

Pediatric Cardiologist - Outpatient Care 

The Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute is recruiting a full-time, board certified General Pediatric Cardiologist to join our Greater Louisville and Western Kentucky Practice and support our expanding network of outpatient fetal, pediatric, and adult congenital cardiology locations in Greater Louisville, Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana.   

About the Position 

• Join 5 fetal, pediatric, and adult congenital cardiologists providing outpatient care. 
  
• Interpret all non-EP office testing including ECHO and FETAL ECHO. 
  
• Interpret telehealth studies (ECG, Holter, ECHO). 
  
• All faculty participate in weekly clinical management and educational conferences.   
  
• Ideal candidate will have additional training in non-invasive imaging including fetal echo and at least 2 years of post-fellowship clinical experience. 
  
• Opportunity for translational research support  
  
• Opportunity for academic appointment In the Department of Pediatrics and at the University of Cincinnati. 
  
• Competitive salary commensurate with training and experience.  

Over the last five years, the Heart Institute has experienced tremendous strategic growth. Collaborations with regional health systems, including the Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program with the University of Kentucky, are a key driver of the expansion of clinical care. Launched in 2017, the Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program has completed over 2,300 surgical and interventional procedures specific to the University of Kentucky market, with higher acuity cases being performed at Cincinnati Children’s. Joint patient care and teaching conferences for pediatric cardiology and adult congenital patients are presented several times weekly, allowing for collaboration between sites. More information on the flyer here.

Interested candidates should forward their CV and address enquiries directly to: 

Bradley B. Keller, MD 
Medical Director, Greater Louisville and Western Kentucky Practice 
The Heart Institute  
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 
brad.keller@cchmc.org 

Posted 4/13/2023

Assistant Professor – Pediatric Cardiology Children’s Wisconsin – Medical College of Wisconsin

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a fellowship trained pediatric cardiologist at Children's Wisconsin. This appointment is anticipated at the Assistant/Associate Professor level and will be based in our Fox Valley Region. The Fox Valley is one of the largest, fastest growing urban centers in Wisconsin and is conveniently located between Milwaukee and Green Bay, with easy access to both cities. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized academic Pediatric Cardiology section within the Department of Pediatrics. At the time of appointment, the candidate must have completed 3 years of core pediatric cardiology fellowship and should be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Sub-Board of Pediatric Cardiology. The successful candidate should demonstrate ongoing commitment to clinical excellence as well as clinical, translational, and/or basic research. The candidate will join multiple established faculty members living within the Fox Valley, in addition to cardiology providers based at the Milwaukee campus. Collectively, Fox Valley families have access to a full spectrum of congenital cardiology services, including general pediatric cardiology, fetal cardiology, pediatric electrophysiology, pediatric cardiomyopathy, adult congenital heart disease, Marfan and connective tissue disorders and preventative cardiology. Clinical duties will include both general cardiology outpatient clinic and call coverage within the Fox Valley Region, and has the full support of the entirety of the Herma Heart Institute. Additional service and clinics in general cardiology can be negotiated. Participation in the educational mission of the section will be required. Anticipated start date is 2023.

Candidates should be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology and currently hold or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in the State of Wisconsin. Rank upon appointment will be commensurate with experience. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To submit your application, please visit: https://www.mcw.edu/Human-Resources/Career-Opportunities.htm More information also available in this flyer.

Pediatric Cardiologist – Noninvasive Imaging (Focus in CMR)

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington is seeking an open rank faculty position as full-time Assistant Professor (without tenure by reason of funding), Associate Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) or Full Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) on the Clinician Scholar pathway to join the Division of Cardiology. Academic rank at the time of appointment is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

General expectations:

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors MD $16,535 - $24,803 per month ($198,420 - $297,636 annually), Associate Professors MD $19,719 - $29,578 per month ($236,628 - $354,936 annually), Professors MD $25,495 - $38,242 per month ($305.940 - $458,904 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ [hr.uw.edu]. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

APPLY HERE: http://apply.interfolio.com/116479 [apply.interfolio.com]

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Pediatric Cardiologist – Noninvasive Imaging (Focus in Fetal Echocardiography)

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington is seeking an open rank faculty position as full-time Assistant Professor (without tenure by reason of funding), Associate Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) or Full Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) on the Clinician Scholar pathway to join the Division of Cardiology. Academic rank at the time of appointment is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

General expectations:

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors MD $16,535 - $24,803 per month ($198,420 - $297,636 annually), Associate Professors MD $19,719 - $29,578 per month ($236,628 - $354,936 annually), Professors MD $25,495 - $38,242 per month ($305.940 - $458,904 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ [hr.uw.edu]. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

APPLY HERE: http://apply.interfolio.com/118516 [apply.interfolio.com]

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Pediatric Cardiologist – Noninvasive Imaging

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington is seeking an open rank faculty position as full-time Assistant Professor (without tenure by reason of funding), Associate Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) or Full Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) on the Clinician Scholar pathway to join the Division of Cardiology. Academic rank at the time of appointment is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

General expectations:

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors MD $16,535 - $24,803 per month ($198,420 - $297,636 annually), Associate Professors MD $19,719 - $29,578 per month ($236,628 - $354,936 annually), Professors MD $25,495 - $38,242 per month ($305.940 - $458,904 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ [hr.uw.edu]. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

APPLY HERE: http://apply.interfolio.com/119515 [apply.interfolio.com]

Posted: 3/23/2023

Pediatric EP Position

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore is seeking a board certified/eligible pediatric cardiologist with advanced training in pediatric electrophysiology at the Associate Professor level to join our growing and dynamic practice as Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology.  Candidates should have completed an additional year of pediatric electrophysiology training and have experience with catheter ablation and device implantation in both pediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients.  Professional responsibilities will include interventional electrophysiology procedures performed in concert with our current pediatric electrophysiologist, device interrogations, inpatient service, electrophysiology consultation and outpatient clinic.  Our interventional laboratory includes the most up to date Siemens fluoroscopic equipment and 3D mapping technology (CARTO3®, Biosense Webster) with the most recent software modules including PASO® and CONFIDENSE®.   The candidate has the option to participate in the cardio-genetics clinic at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, which is one of the only cardio-genetics clinics in the tri-state area.  The cardio-genetics clinic is a bi-monthly clinic that serves entire families with inherited arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies and is staffed by an adult cardiologist with vast experience in genetic disorders, pediatric electrophysiologist, pediatric geneticist, genetic counselors and a representative from the New York Medical Examiner’s Office.  Applicants with research experience and an interest in trainee education are highly desirable.

Pediatric Echo Lab Director

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore is seeking a board certified/eligible pediatric cardiologist with advanced training in pediatric electrophysiology at the Associate Professor level to join our growing and dynamic practice as Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology.  Candidates should have completed an additional year of pediatric electrophysiology training and have experience with catheter ablation and device implantation in both pediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients.  Professional responsibilities will include interventional electrophysiology procedures performed in concert with our current pediatric electrophysiologist, device interrogations, inpatient service, electrophysiology consultation and outpatient clinic.  Our interventional laboratory includes the most up to date Siemens fluoroscopic equipment and 3D mapping technology (CARTO3®, Biosense Webster) with the most recent software modules including PASO® and CONFIDENSE®.   The candidate has the option to participate in the cardio-genetics clinic at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, which is one of the only cardio-genetics clinics in the tri-state area.  The cardio-genetics clinic is a bi-monthly clinic that serves entire families with inherited arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies and is staffed by an adult cardiologist with vast experience in genetic disorders, pediatric electrophysiologist, pediatric geneticist, genetic counselors and a representative from the New York Medical Examiner’s Office.  Applicants with research experience and an interest in trainee education are highly desirable.

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The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore consists of 8 pediatric cardiologists with specialist expertise in all subspecialty fields including:  fetal cardiology, heart failure and transplant, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, cardiac intensive care, preventive cardiology and adult congenital heart disease. The Division has an ACGME accredited pediatric cardiology fellowship program with four fellows.  The Division has offices in the Bronx and Westchester and provides over 9,000 consultation and follow-up visits children and 400 adult congenital heart disease visits per year in the region. 

All members of the Division have faculty appointments at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a major biomedical and clinical research facility. The Bronx is an eclectic community with excellent cuisine, world-renowned zoo and is in close proximity to Westchester County, midtown Manhattan and Northern NJ.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Nicole Sutton, MD, FAAP, FACC, FSCAI
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology
Co-Director, Pediatric Heart Center
Director of Invasive Cardiology
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
111 E 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467
Email: nsutton@montefiore.org
718-741-2543 Office
718-920-4351 Fax
www.montekids.org [montekids.org]

Posted: 3/13/2023

Pediatric Cardiologist Faculty Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Cardiologist. We are recruiting at the Assistant Professor rank in the Clinical Pediatrics or Health Sciences Clinical Series in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology.

The candidate’s primary clinical duties include: 1) general outpatient pediatric cardiology in our clinic as well as in an outreach setting, 2) in-patient consult service, 3) supervise and interpret pediatric echocardiograms and EKG’s. 4) Participate in the echo service rotation for transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal and fetal echo service. Work distribution will depend on the specific skillset of the candidate. It is expected that the candidate will share in the on-call and weekend/holiday coverage schedule.

In addition to the clinical responsibilities, the ideal candidate will be expected to participate in teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, research activities of the Department of Pediatrics, and serve on departmental committees. A background and/or interest in research or quality improvement is preferred.

Candidates must have the following experience/qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Successful completion of an approved pediatric residency training program
• Successful completion of an approved Pediatric Cardiology fellowship training program at this hire
• Board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology
• Eligibility for a California Medical License
• Ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively in a diverse environment

Advanced fellowship training in echocardiography is highly desired

More information 

Posted: 3/7/2023

THC Instructorship

Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital is offering a unique instructorship through which a fellowship-trained cardiologist can gain clinical experience while also receiving furthering training in their subspecialty area of interest. We have three positions for the upcoming academic year (starting July 2023). While it is open to all, the role has traditionally been filled by individuals who recently completed training. The position is a faculty-level position (instructor) within the TCH Heart Center with commensurate salary and benefits.  

The year is divided as follows:

• 1/3 clinic attending duties
• 1/3 training in subspecialty area of interest
• 1/3 nights in the general cardiology inpatient unit (CPCU) - primarily a supervisory role 

Please reach out to Buck Kyle, MD with any questions - wbkyle@bcm.edu.

Posted: 3/7/2023

Pediatric Cardiologist

Cardiology Care for Children is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric cardiologist to join a busy outpatient three pediatric cardiology provider practice in Lancaster, PA. The mission of the practice is to deliver personalized and customized care to all patients. The practice leverages local community resources to deliver high quality care to the patients. The practice provides care to the Plain community (Amish and Mennonite community) at affordable prices. The office is equipped with state of the art echocardiography and stress laboratory.

The practice will consider candidates who may require visa adjustments and loan repayment support.

The research interests are reflective of the needs of our pediatric and congenital population, both locally and on a global platform . The community based clinical research  is supported by grant funding. The research includes, but is not limited to, understanding the phenotypic manifestations and treatment of genetic cardiovascular disorders prevalent among regional Amish and Mennonite (Plain) populations, such as syndromic congenital heart disease (e.g. Ellis-van Creveld and Weill-Marchesani syndromes), genetic cardiomyopathies (e.g. SLC25A4, LMNA, DSP), hereditary arrhythmias (e.g. junctional ectopic tachycardia, long QT syndrome), and familial hyperlipidemia (e.g. APOB).  Patients are the most important part of Cardiology Care for Children. The passion for improving the health and lives of children and their families forms the backbone of this office.

If interested, please contact Devyani Chowdhury at 717-723-7391 or via email Dchowdhury@cardiologylancaster.com 

Pediatric Cardiology Fellow

We have an opening starting on or before July 8^th, 2023 for a Pediatric Cardiology fellow at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. Candidates should have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency.  The fellow could start as a first or a second year Pediatric Cardiology fellow (if prior fellowship experience). Our center would also consider someone who has completed a PICU fellowship and is interested in completing an additional 2-year Pediatric Cardiology fellowship.

Please direct interested candidates to susan.etheridge@hsc.utah.edu

Susan Etheridge, MD, FAHA, FACC, FHRS, CEP-S
Pediatric Cardiology Program Director
University of Utah

Posted 12/9/2022

Pediatric Cardiologist

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking Pediatric Cardiologists with expertise in non-invasive congenital cardiac imaging. Three positions are available for clinicians with expertise in echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal, and 3D) and/or cross-sectional imaging (cardiac MRI and cardiac CT angiography). Annually, division members read over 13,000 echocardiograms, over 800 fetal echoes, over 300 cardiac MRIs, and over 200 CT angiograms. 

The Pediatric Cardiologist’s primary focus will be in the noninvasive imaging service, sharing all clinical aspects, educational efforts, program development, and quality improvement initiatives associated with the service. Noninvasive imaging physicians provide rotating coverage of night and weekend call for emergency transesophageal echocardiograms, assistance with interpreting complex transthoracic and/or advanced imaging studies depending on skill set. Division members are expected to rotate in covering general cardiology night and weekend call with other Division members. Division members participate in general cardiology outpatient clinic and inpatient service, in addition to their duties in their areas of expertise. Clinical responsibilities may also include seeing patients in an outreach clinic setting. Clinical duties will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital and the Division’s outreach sites. In addition to clinical service, there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work, including education, investigation/research and administration, as well as advocacy. There will be protected time for these efforts with a well-established support structure, expected benchmarks, and both breadth and depth in mentoring available within the Division.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology, with focused training and expertise in noninvasive imaging (echocardiography and/or cardiac MRI and/or cardiac CT). The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. Leadership opportunities are available for qualified candidates. We will consider excellent third year fellows with interest in transthoracic.

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/130651. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Antonio Cabrera, M.D., Division Chief, at antonio.cabrera@hsc.utah.edu.

Posted  11/07/2022

Clinical Fellowship | Pediatric Cardiac MRI Lab

The Pediatric Cardiac MRI Lab within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School is offering a one-year paid clinical fellowship in pediatric cardiac MRI. Our program runs a dedicated cardiac scanner at Children’s Health Dallas. Last year we performed over 600 cardiac MRI procedures and over 400 cardiac CT procedures. This includes adult & pediatric congenital heart disease imaging; stress imaging, coronary CT imaging in coronary vasculopathy; lymphatic imaging; iron load imaging; MRI-guided cardiac catheterization; whole-body angiography; functional ‘4D’ CT angiography; ‘4D-Flow’ MRI for clinical evaluation; 3D printing; 3D Virtual reality device fitting and overlay of CT/MRI reconstructions for catheterization guidance in the catheterization lab. Applicants must have completed medical school, pediatric cardiology fellowship training and passed USMLE exams. If interested, please send your CV and a brief description detailing your interests to Dr. Tarique Hussain (Mohammad.Hussain@UTSouthwestern.edu) and cc Priscilla Castro (Priscilla.Castro@UTSouthwestern.edu).

Posted  11/07/2022

4th Year Fellow Position | Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transplantation

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas are delighted to be able to offer a senior pediatric fellowship in Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transplantation for 2023-2024 academic year. The heart Failure, MCS and transplant team has four full time heart failure and transplant physicians, six heart failure and transplant coordinators, two advanced practice practitioners, and additional support staff. The surgical program is under the direction of Dr Jake Jaquiss and has two full time congenital heart surgeons with a strong commitment to further expanding the heart failure, transplant and ventricular assist device program. UT Southwestern Medical Center has extensive research facilities and a very active adult heart failure program with which the pediatric program has strong links. The pediatric heart failure, MCS and transplant team is involved in multiple clinical trials, outcomes, and basic science research.

The transplant program at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas began in 1988 and over 350 transplants have been undertaken since then. The mechanical circulatory support program began in 2006 with over 130 device implants since then. A range of devices including Belin Heart, Centrimag, Heartware, HeartMate 3 and Impella have been used.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the largest and rapidly expanding areasin the USA with a population of 7 million. The central position of Dallas with a major hub airport means travel is easy both nationally and internationally. The city has a vibrant arts center and an internationally renowned symphony orchestra.

We would welcome applications from physicians interested in a career in heart function and its management and offer a comprehensive training program with established clinicians in the field. Applicants should be board certified in Pediatrics and have finished or will have finished a three-year pediatric cardiology fellowship by July 2023 at an accredited ACGME institution.

For further information or to apply please email Priscilla Castro, priscilla.castro@utsouthwestern.edu

Posted 10/27/2022

Cardiac Imaging Faculty Position

The Division of Cardiac Imaging in the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children's Hospital is actively recruiting a physician to join our world-renowned cardiac imaging team as faculty (attending staff). Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Candidates at all career stages who possess strong clinical, research, and teaching abilities are encouraged to apply. Valued clinical skills include echocardiography, fetal cardiology, cardiac magnetic resonance, and cardiac computed tomography. An academic appointment at Harvard Medical School will be sought at a rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor commensurate with qualifications.

The Division of Cardiac Imaging at Boston Children's Hospital is one of the largest imaging programs for children and adults with congenital heart disease in the United States. Its activities include transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, and cardiac computed tomography. A high proportion of cases have complex disease and undergo image-guided interventions. Equipment includes state-of-the-art imaging, reviewing, and reporting technology. Resources for conducting clinical, basic science, and translational research are abundant throughout the Department. Academic advancement through research and teaching activities is strongly encouraged and supported. We have a highly-regarded senior fellowship program in cardiac imaging and train 2-3 fellows each year. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae to:

Andrew J. Powell, M.D. Chief,
Division of Cardiac Imaging
Department of Cardiology
Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Email: andrew.powell@cardio.chboston.org

Posted 9/27/2022

Pediatric Cardiologist as Medical Director of Echocardiography

Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Children’s Medical Group, is seeking a board-certified pediatric cardiologist to serve as Medical Director of Pediatric Echocardiography, with an academic role at the assistant or associate professor level.

The successful candidate will join a full-service program featuring a specialized team made up of 35 pediatric cardiology specialists, including three pediatric cardiovascular surgeons. Our cardiologists have expertise in pediatric cardiology, heart failure and transplantation, adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), adult congenital and pediatric interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, fetal cardiology, telemedicine, and pediatric and adult electrophysiology. Additionally, we have designated anesthesiologists for cardiac procedures and a specialized critical care team.

About the Position

• Join a team providing full-service congenital heart disease care, including complex neonatal surgery, pediatric ventricular assist device and heart transplant, catheterization and electrophysiology labs.
• ACHD Accredited Comprehensive Care Center by the Adult Congenital Heart Association
• A growing practice of 20 cardiologists, 10 advanced practice providers and other specially trained cardiac staff
• A busy clinical practice performing over 10,000 echocardiogram a year, including:
• 3,500 inpatient echocardiograms
• 2,800 tele-echocardiograms
• 900 fetal echocardiograms
• 200 transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs)
• Echocardiography laboratory is accredited in pediatric transthoracic, pediatric TEE and fetal echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
• Established quality assurance processes following quality metrics from the American College of Cardiology Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Quality Network (QNet)
• The institute participates in numerous national registries and collaboratives, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Congenital Heart Surgeons Society, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4), and National Pediatric Cardiology-Quality Improvement Collaborative
• Leadership role as medical director of echocardiography with dedicated time and support
• Ideal candidate has at least four years of experience and demonstrated excellence in echocardiography as well as outstanding leadership skills
• Academic position as an assistant or associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine 
• Research opportunities with resources available through Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine

About Norton Children’s Hospital

• 300 beds; region’s only full-service, free-standing pediatric hospital
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• One of the nation’s largest Level IV NICUs

About Norton Children’s Medical Group

• Employs more than 500 pediatric specialty and primary care providers
• Over 170 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana
• Physician-led medical group
• Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine

Why Norton Children’s for Your Career?

• Integrated academic clinical care model focused on translating clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care
• Market share leader in the region
• Strong history rooted in robust training programs for medical students, residents and fellows
• Named 2021’s Top Workplace in the region by the Louisville Courier-Journal
• Named No. 10 on Healthiest Employers’ 2021 list of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the No. 1 extra-large employer in Kentucky

To discuss this opportunity, contact Brittany Brohm, senior recruiter, physicians, Norton Children’s Medical Group, at brittany.brohm@nortonhealthcare.org or (502) 777-6533

You can also email brian.holland@louisville.edu

Brian J. Holland, MD, FAAP, FACC, FASE

Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Co-Director, Norton Children's Heart Institute

Pediatric Cardiologist, Norton Children's Medical Group

Pediatric Cardiologist

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has immediate openings for full-time, pediatric cardiologists with expertise and interest in general cardiology. Clinical responsibilities will be carried out at SCL Health – St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana, outreach sites in Bozeman and Missoula, Montana, and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inpatient responsibilities include work in Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, and consulting in other units throughout both hospitals. Inpatient work is supported by advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), cardiology fellows, and pediatric residents. Academic productivity in quality improvement, research, teaching, and advocacy is expected and supported by the division.

The Division has a very active research program with a strong support infrastructure and supporting team. The Division has been a core site of the Pediatric Heart Network of the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) since inception and participates in the NPC - QIC and all the major registries including PC4, PAC3, and IMPACT . In addition, the Division is a core site for the Scientific Focus Research Network of the American Heart Association ( AHA ). Numerous opportunities for collaborative research exist within the Division, as well as throughout the Department, School of Medicine, and University.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology with expertise in General Pediatric Cardiology. Selected candidates will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/138167. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Antonio Cabrera, M.D., Division Chief, at antonio.cabrera@hsc.utah.edu.

Pediatric Cardiologist - Inpatient Care

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at University of Washington seeks a board eligible or board-certified pediatric cardiologist to join the growing inpatient cardiology team. The primary clinical responsibilities will be as the attending physician on the inpatient ward and ICU consult services at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The inpatient cardiology team also leads a robust Quality Improvement program and interest in QI is preferred. The successful applicant will join a division of nearly 50 cardiologists who provide cardiac care to children in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest, engage in the education of residents, fellows, and staff, and contribute to the academic mission of Seattle Children’s Hospital and University of Washington.

The faculty appointment will be in the clinician-scholar or the academic-clinician track at University of Washington at the academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Assistant Professor/Associate (WOT) - http://apply.interfolio.com/103573
Clinical Assistant/Associate - http://apply.interfolio.com/104063

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Jessica Colyer, Inpatient Cardiology Director, at jessica.colyer@seattlechildrens.org.

Posted 7/10/2022

Pediatric General Cardiologist - Tyler

Children’s Health System of Texas is seeking an outstanding ambulatory pediatric cardiologist to serve the Northeast Texas region.  The physician will join Pediatric Heart Specialists (“PHS”), a well-established and respected former private group practice which was acquired by Children’s Health in 2018.  PHS operates as the main ambulatory and outreach arm of The Heart Center, a nationally recognized program that combines medical care delivered by Children’s Health and the cardiology faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Consistently ranked as a top children’s hospital for pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, Children’s Medical Center Dallas performs over 500 cardiac surgeries annually. The Heart Center also houses a pediatric cardiology fellowship program and robust cardiac subspeciality support, including the only cardiac transplant program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The physician will join an established practice in Tyler, TX and work alongside an experienced pediatric cardiologist and staff to deliver general pediatric and fetal cardiology care.  Tyler is located approximately 100 miles east of Dallas, TX and is a fast growing market, boasting a new medical school, a nursing and pharmacy school, multiple residency programs and two large hospital systems.  Tyler is home to Tyler Junior College, Texas College and the University of Texas at Tyler.  Multiple recreational activities are available, including fishing and boating in more than 20 area lakes.

As one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, Children’s Health cares for children through more than 750,000 patient visits annually.  Children’s Medical Center Dallas continues to be the only North Texas hospital to be ranked in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.  Our academic affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center led to establishing the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute in 2011, committed to pursuing research in regenerative medicine, cancer biology and metabolism.  Children’s Health is regularly named one of the “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review based on benefits, wellness initiatives, commitment to diversity and inclusion, professional development opportunities and work environments that promote employee collaboration and satisfaction.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position.  Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position.

Requirements

Applicant must be Board-Eligible and/or Board-Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology and have successfully completed an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.  Applicant must have a Texas Medical License at the time of hire.  Clinical experience in imaging and fetal cardiology is preferred.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to:

Children’s Health Medical Group Business Operations:
1935 Medical District Drive
Mailstop ST 5.11
Dallas, TX 75235

chmgbusinessops@childrens.com

Posted 7/10/2022

Pediatric General Cardiologist

Children’s Health System of Texas is seeking an outstanding ambulatory pediatric cardiologist to serve the North Texas region.  The physician will join Pediatric Heart Specialists (“PHS”), a well-established and respected former private group practice which was acquired by Children’s Health in 2018.  PHS operates as the main ambulatory and outreach arm of The Heart Center, a nationally recognized program that combines medical care delivered by Children’s Health and the cardiology faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Consistently ranked as a top children’s hospital for pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, Children’s Medical Center Dallas performs over 500 cardiac surgeries annually. The Heart Center also houses a pediatric cardiology fellowship program and robust cardiac subspecialty support, including the only cardiac transplant program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

This unique position offers an opportunity to join a thriving practice that delivers exceptional general pediatric and fetal cardiology care. The group also provides inpatient consultative services to many area hospitals – this includes being the primary source of cardiology coverage at Children’s Medical Center Plano, the most established pediatric inpatient facility in the Northern suburbs of Dallas. With more than 10 satellite locations and a robust telemedicine portfolio that serves most delivery hospitals in the DFW/East Texas catchment area, PHS is dedicated to bringing services that are convenient and close to home for patients.

As one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, Children’s Health cares for children through more than 750,000 patient visits annually.  Children’s Medical Center Dallas continues to be the only North Texas hospital to be ranked in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.  Our academic affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center led to establishing the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute in 2011, committed to pursuing research in regenerative medicine, cancer biology and metabolism.  Children’s Health is regularly named one of the “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review based on benefits, wellness initiatives, commitment to diversity and inclusion, professional development opportunities and work environments that promote employee collaboration and satisfaction.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position.

Requirements

Applicant must be Board-Eligible and/or Board-Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology and have successfully completed an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.  Applicant must have a Texas Medical License at the time of hire.  Clinical experience in imaging and fetal cardiology is preferred.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to:

Children’s Health Medical Group Business Operations:
1935 Medical District Drive
Mailstop ST 5.11
Dallas, TX 75235

chmgbusinessops@childrens.com

Posted 7/6/2022

4th Year Clinical Fellowship in Cardiac MRI & CT

The Division of Cardiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is accepting applications for an advanced clinical subspecialty fellowship in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) and Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT) Imaging starting in July 2023. This is a 12-month non-ACGME accredited advanced training curriculum. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and have completed an ACGME accredited 3-year general pediatric cardiology fellowship program prior to starting the advanced training program.

The clinical training provided by this program is consistent with Level III training as defined by the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR). Per SCMR guidelines, completion of Level III training will enable the trainee to direct a CMR laboratory or train others in CMR. The fellowship program will provide extensive training in patient preparation, study performance, image postprocessing, and interpretation of CMR and CCT in children and young adults with a wide range of congenital and acquired heart diseases. In addition to CMR and CCT training, the program will provide advanced training in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. Complementing the clinical experience, the fellow will receive rigorous training in research methodology with the goal of preparing the fellow to become an independent physician-scientist. The fellow will also participate in supervising and educating categorical fellows, sonographers, and CMR/CCT technicians.

CHLA is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiac care on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals List. As a core component of the hospital's Heart Institute, the division offers expertise in all major areas of cardiology, with nationally-recognized subspecialists in all major areas. Children are referred to CHLA for care from across the western United States and Pacific Rim countries.

CHLA greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter or personal statement, a program director’s letter, and two additional letters of recommendation to Dr. Andrew Cheng (acheng@chla.usc.edu).

Posted 6/30/2022

Academic Physician in Advanced Cardiac Therapies

The Advanced Cardiac Therapies Program of the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) is actively recruiting a faculty physician with advanced training and experience in anticoagulation, cardiomyopathy, mechanical support, and heart transplant to join our well-established team. Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology with additional advanced training in heart failure and transplant. Candidates should possess strong clinical, teaching, and leadership skills, and strong academic potential. Applicants should have excellent clinical skills to serve as an attending in the inpatient and outpatient setting of this robust service as well as an interest in anticoagulation. Quality improvement is essential to the success of our program and a high priority of the institution and candidates with QI experience is preferred. An academic appointment at Harvard Medical School will be sought at a rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor commensurate with qualifications.

Address inquiries to:

Elizabeth Blume, MD, Chief, Advanced Cardiac Therapies Program,

Department of Cardiology Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Phone: (617) 355 6329; Email: Kelly.Hill@cardio.chboston.org.

Posted 6/29/2022

Advanced Fellowship in Exercise Cardiology

The Advanced Fellowship in Exercise Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital is a one-year training program designed to prepare physicians for a career that includes exercise diagnostics, therapeutics, and research. The Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Cardiology Exercise Physiology Lab has the highest exercise testing volume in the country and one of the only dedicated cardiac fitness (rehab) programs specifically designed for patients with congenital and pediatric acquired cardiac conditions. The Heart Center has three fully functional exercise labs and three dedicated cardiac fitness rooms in two sites, with another lab opening in Weymouth in 2024. There are eight full-time highly skilled congenital cardiac exercise physiologists, with three dedicated faculty with direct oversight for the program.

The senior fellow will study advanced exercise physiology and adaptations in congenital heart disease, learn about test selection, and participate in testing and interpretation. For exercise therapeutics, there will be regular hands-on opportunities to develop exercise prescriptions, learn risk stratification and delivery of exercise therapy (in person and virtual cardiac fitness sessions), and perform exercise counseling. The schedule can be individualized depending on the senior fellow’s specific interest. As part of the 12-month program, the senior fellow will develop an independent research project with protected time to bring it to completion, supported by expert cardiology faculty and amplified by access to experts across the greater Harvard system. The Benderson Family Heart Center has an advanced research infrastructure, with more than 15 years of digitized exercise data linked to cardiac diagnoses and patient information databases. The clinical research team can assist with statistical software and analysis.

Ample opportunities also exist for educational projects and clinical program development. The senior fellow will also actively participate in the didactic and clinical conferences offered for all cardiology fellows throughout the Heart Center and will take an active role in the teaching of pediatric residents, medical students, and categorical cardiology fellows through case-based learning and simulation.

The Advanced Fellowship in Exercise Cardiology will accept one fellow per year, pending availability of funding. Fellows selected for the Advanced Fellowship in Exercise Cardiology must have completed training in pediatric or adult congenital cardiology.

To apply to the Advanced Fellowship in Exercise Cardiology, you may download the application here.

Posted 5/24/2022

Pediatric Cardiologist

Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital (RBC) and The Congenital Heart Collaborative (TCHC) are conducting a search to identify candidates for an additional Pediatric Cardiologist to join our expanding program.

Opportunity Highlights:

• The position will predominantly serve as the primary Pediatric Cardiology representative to our MetroHealth partnership, an innovate affiliation between Rainbow and the MetroHealth System to provide world class pediatric cardiology care in downtown Cleveland, with options to serve additional clinics at our main Rainbow campus and other ambulatory locations across Northeast Ohio.
• Coverage at MetroHealth will include inpatient consultation of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric ICU, and general pediatric unit.
• The Pediatric Cardiology program provides comprehensive services across all cardiac subspecialties.  The RBC Heart Center has 21 faculty (12 pediatric cardiologists, 5 Cardiac Intensivists, 2 Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and 2 Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologists), nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, and others dedicated to serve the patients of Northeast Ohio.
• The RBC Heart Center and the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Heart Center in Columbus, OH have partnered together to form The Congenital Heart Collaborative (TCHC). TCHC is a dedicated service line with a common executive administration and functions as one program on two campuses with the commitment to expand access to high-quality comprehensive cardiac care regardless of patient age to the communities served while equally embracing a scholarly and educational mission.
• Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital is a 244-bed, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and principal referral center for Ohio and the surrounding region. RBC is connected to both the adult main hospital and MacDonald Women’s Hospital, which allows for seamless access and transition of care.
• The RBC Heart Center has an ACGME accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program with two fellows per year. The opportunity for teaching and fellow participation in clinics can be an expected benefit of the position.
• The facilities at the RBC Heart Center include a recently opened, state-of-the-art Interventional Cath/EP/Hybrid OR suite and a beautiful, dedicated cardiac stepdown unit with remote telemetry monitoring in each private room. Planning is underway for a brand new state-of-the-art Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit that will be immediately adjacent to the Hybrid Cath/EP suites and stepdown unit with plans for opening in 2023.
• Faculty at RBC maintain an academic affiliation with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine with an academic portfolio that allows for promotion and career advancement.
• Based on the experience and interest of the successful candidate, research support and/or support for quality improvement work is readily available.

Qualifications:

• Candidates will be considered at any academic rank, including fellows currently completing training.
• Must have completed a 3-year pediatric cardiology fellowship and be board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in Ohio.

For more details about this opportunity and/or to apply, please contact Ira Cheifetz, MD, Chief, Cardiology and Cardiac Critical Care at Ira.Cheifetz@UHhospitals.org.