Pediatric Cardiologist

This Pediatric Cardiologist position is with Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ. Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist to join its dynamic team. Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care is nationally ranked in Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Our program includes cardiologists, cardiac intensivists, cardiovascular surgeons, and advanced practice providers, delivering exceptional, family centered care across Arizona. The Division of Cardiology currently hosts a fellowship training program in general pediatric cardiology. The Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care also hosts subspecialty fellowships in pediatric cardiac critical care, advanced cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiac catheterization. The inpatient service includes a 48-bed CV intensive care unit and transition care unit. Patient care is interdisciplinary involving transplant cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and dedicated cardiac NP and PA providers. The provision of both workplace based and didactic teaching to fellows, residents, medical students, and nurses is an expectation in this role. With outpatient service throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and outreach clinics across the state, Phoenix Children’s offers both clinical practice and opportunities for academic and research engagement. As one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, we are a premier destination for complex pediatric care in the Southwest. Job Responsibilities: 1. Diagnosing Heart Conditions: o Evaluate, diagnose, and manage congenital or acquired heart conditions, such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, or heart failure. o Use diagnostic tools like echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress tests, and cardiac catheterization. 2. Treatment Planning and Management: o Develop and implement treatment plans, which may include medications, lifestyle changes, or interventional procedures like catheterizations or surgeries. o Collaborate with pediatric heart surgeons for surgical interventions when necessary. 3. Patient Care: o Provide compassionate care, addressing both medical and emotional needs of children and their families. o Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments as necessary. o Offer guidance and support to families regarding the long-term management of heart conditions. 4. Interventional Procedures: o Perform non-invasive and invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions, such as angioplasties or stenting, when appropriate. 5. Collaboration and Teamwork: o Work with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, APP’s, and nursing staff. o Refer patients to other specialists as needed. 6. Patient Education: o Educate patients and their families on heart health, disease prevention, and treatment plans. o Help families understand complex medical terms and procedures. 7. Research and Education: o Stay updated on the latest pediatric cardiology research and advances. o Participate in or lead clinical trials, medical research, or academic teaching if working in a hospital setting. 8. Emergency Care: o Provide emergency care and interventions for acute heart conditions, such as heart attacks, severe arrhythmias, or sudden heart failure in children. Required Qualifications: • Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent • Completion of a specialized 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology • Board certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona Phoenix Children’s Hospital has academic appointments at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Mayo Medical School, and Creighton Med School. The Phoenix metropolitan area is the 5th largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of ~1.6M and an estimated pediatric population of 1M in Maricopa County alone. Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest freestanding children’s health systems in the nation. Phoenix is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the United States and boasts over 300 sunny days per year and convenient access to ocean and mountain attractions. Interested applicants should call or email for further information: David Blaha Physician Talent Acquisition Partner dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com / (c) 440-223-5256 / (o) 302-933-1107 The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.