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Join Our Team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute!
Are you a passionate and skilled pediatric cardiologist with expertise in fetal cardiology? Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in cardiac imaging and fetal echocardiography to lead our fetal cardiology team.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is a renowned center of excellence dedicated to providing world-class cardiac care to pediatric patients. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care to children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The Heart Institute offers a wide range of services including the management of patients requiring complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization, invasive electrophysiology, non-invasive imaging (fetal and cardiac MR/CT) and preventive cardiology. Our pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery services are ranked among the nation’s best for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S.News & World Report.
The institute’s cardiac surgical program is one of the most transparent in the world and the first to offer real-time outcomes reporting (). Our Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion houses a 34-bed cardiac inpatient unit with an acuity adjustable model that allows all rooms to accommodate critically ill patients. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is an affiliate of the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Responsibilities
· Develop outreach fetal screening opportunities with a growing neonatal/MFM network
· Provide inpatient care, opportunities for transthoracic and transesophageal echo
· Conduct outpatient clinic responsibilities at our main campus and satellite locations
· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative approaches to fetal cardiology care
· Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement within The Heart Institute
· Mentor and support the professional development of staff, fellows and medical students, as well as demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence in Pediatric and Fetal Cardiology
· Facilitate and strengthen community outreach and advocacy initiatives by fostering collaborative relationships with MFMs and OBs in the local community
· Maintain a positive workplace culture that attracts, retains and motivates staff, and empowers their ability to impact decision making
Qualifications and Experience
As the Director of Fetal Cardiology, you will lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to expectant mothers and their unborn babies facing complex cardiac conditions. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families by providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for fetal heart abnormalities. The candidate is expected to have demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership success in their career. Additionally, this leader will uphold unwavering integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
Additional qualifications and desired attributes include:
· MD degree or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine with at least three years of fellowship training in pediatric cardiology with an additional year of training in advanced congenital cardiac imaging and fetal echocardiography
· Preferably have five-plus (5+) years of pediatric echocardiography practice experience with focused expertise in the imaging and management of fetal cardiology patients and their mothers
· Experience with developing a fetal cardiology program, and those with an interest and track record for academic success in fetal medicine preferred
· Unrestricted medical license and American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board certified in pediatric cardiology
· Should have a Florida license or be eligible for a Florida license
· Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to listen and tailor information to specific audiences
· Collegial and highly collaborative with a track record of fostering a positive workplace culture that promotes teamwork and inclusiveness
About Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center that is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group in 2023. In addition, our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Newsweek’s “Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®” list for the second consecutive year in 2023. Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists is the physician-led multispecialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse and metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel.
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates please contact:
Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
or 786-624-3510
Nicklauschildrens.org/NCPS
or
Danyal Khan, MD
Interim Chief, Cardiology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute
Job Summary
The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.
Job Specific Duties
- Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
- Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
- Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
- Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
- Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
- Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
- Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
- Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
- Participates in the call schedule as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
- Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
- Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
- Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
:Full Time
