Pediatric Cardiology | Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care | Attractive Benefits + Compensation Package

Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist to join its dynamic team.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Job Responsibilities:

Diagnosing Heart Conditions:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage congenital or acquired heart conditions, such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, or heart failure.
• Use diagnostic tools like echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Treatment Planning and Management:

• Develop and implement treatment plans, which may include medications, lifestyle changes, or interventional procedures like catheterizations or surgeries.
• Collaborate with pediatric heart surgeons for surgical interventions when necessary.

Patient Care:

• Provide compassionate care, addressing both medical and emotional needs of children and their families.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments as necessary.
• Offer guidance and support to families regarding the long-term management of heart conditions.

Interventional Procedures:

• Perform non-invasive and invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions, such as angioplasties or stenting, when appropriate.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Work with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, APP’s, and nursing staff.
• Refer patients to other specialists as needed.

Patient Education:

• Educate patients and their families on heart health, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
• Help families understand complex medical terms and procedures.

Research and Education:

• Stay updated on the latest pediatric cardiology research and advances.
• Participate in or lead clinical trials, medical research, or academic teaching if working in a hospital setting.

Emergency Care:

• 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

About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital — Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children's — East Valley Campus, Phoenix Children's – Avondale Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital — Arrowhead Campus, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 12 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care and has been serving children and families for 40 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,405 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Alongside our colleagues, collaborators and communities, we're elevating pediatric care, education and innovation, so we can all grow healthier together.