Pediatric Cardiologist - Heart Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4111, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Entertainment District, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85251, United States
About the Team
Phoenix Children's, a division of the largest freestanding children's health systems in the nation, is actively expanding its Advanced Heart Failure - Cardiac Transplant Team. The program performs an average of 12-15 heart transplants annually and supports a comprehensive mechanical circulatory support program offering the full range of pediatric and adult devices. The team consists of three physician members, five NP transplant coordinators, a dedicated VAD coordinator, and interdisciplinary specialists in nutrition, pharmacy, social work, and child psychology.
The Division of Cardiology hosts a robust fellowship training program in general pediatric cardiology, alongside subspecialty fellowships in pediatric cardiac critical care, advanced cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiac catheterization. Inpatient pediatric cardiac care is centered at Phoenix Children's Hospital, featuring a 48-bed CV intensive care unit and transition care unit, while adult congenital care is provided at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Ambulatory services for transplant and heart failure are located at the Center for Heart Care - Thomas Campus.
Phoenix Children's is part of a broader academic ecosystem, facilitating clinical faculty appointments at the University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix and Tucson), Creighton University School of Medicine, and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine - Scottsdale. Additional research collaborations exist with the Translational Genomics Research Institute (tGen) and the Arizona State University Department of Bioengineering.
Located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, the 5th largest in the United States, the hospital serves a pediatric population of approximately 1 million in Maricopa County alone. Phoenix is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the nation, boasting over 300 sunny days per year and convenient access to both ocean and mountain attractions.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4111, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Entertainment District, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85251, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct inpatient and outpatient patient care services
- check_circlePerform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart failure and transplant patients
- check_circleSupport divisional research initiatives and academic clinical faculty appointments
- check_circleConduct teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for medical students and fellows
- check_circleConduct subspecialty consultations and follow-up evaluations
- check_circleSupervise trainees and allied health professionals during clinical services
- check_circleAdhere to patient safety standards and evidence-based medicine practices
- check_circleRepresent the institution in medical and business community engagements
Requirements
- verifiedM.D. or equivalent degree
- verifiedBoard certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics
- verifiedEligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona
- verifiedCompleted ACGME accredited 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology
- verifiedAdditional year of advanced subspecialty training in pediatric advanced heart failure
Nice to Have
Experience in basic science research.
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Day-to-day, the Pediatric Cardiologist - Heart Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure at Phoenix Children's will provide direct inpatient and outpatient patient care services; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart failure and transplant patients; support divisional research initiatives and academic clinical faculty appointments; and conduct teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for medical students and fellows.
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To qualify for the Pediatric Cardiologist - Heart Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure at Phoenix Children's position, applicants should have: M.D. or equivalent degree; Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics; Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona; Completed ACGME accredited 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology; and Additional year of advanced subspecialty training in pediatric advanced heart failure.
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