Open Rank, Clinical Faculty - Pediatrics, Cardiology (MTI)

DIRECTOR

Pediatric Heart Failure &

Heart Transplant Program

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Health System, Holtz Children's Hospital, and the Miami Transplant Institute seek an accomplished academic pediatric cardiologist to serve as Director of the Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program.

This position offers the opportunity to lead the next phase of an established pediatric heart failure and transplant program within a growing Congenital Heart Center and a major academic transplant environment.

The program is currently led by Paolo Rusconi, MD, who has provided leadership in advanced pediatric heart failure and transplantation. Two advanced practice providers support are dedicated to the program. The broader congenital program identifies heart failure and transplantation as integral components of its continuum of care.

The program is continuing to expand. A dedicated pediatric heart failure and transplant surgeon is scheduled to join the faculty in November 2026, providing the incoming Director with an opportunity to lead and develop an expanding team rather than build a program in isolation.

The Director will set the clinical and academic direction for the program encompassing advanced pediatric heart failure, cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, and advanced heart failure associated with congenital heart disease.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an established academic pediatric cardiologist with advanced expertise in pediatric heart failure and heart transplantation and a demonstrated capacity to lead multidisciplinary programs.

Candidates should possess board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology, advanced training and substantial experience in pediatric heart failure and transplantation, and eligibility for medical licensure in Florida. Academic appointment at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and scholarly accomplishments.

Particularly attractive candidates will bring expertise in one or more areas including mechanical circulatory support, ventricular assist devices, cardiomyopathy, failing Fontan physiology, complex congenital heart disease, transplant outcomes, clinical investigation, quality improvement, or program development.

Candidates should demonstrate collaborative leadership, a record of building teams, academic productivity, mentorship, commitment to measurable clinical excellence, and a compelling vision for the future of pediatric heart failure and transplantation.

The Leadership Opportunity

The successful candidate will be expected to provide both clinical and programmatic leadership.

The University of Miami and Jackson Health System seek a leader who can build on the existing strengths of the Congenital Heart Center and Miami Transplant Institute to continue the development of an integrated pediatric advanced heart failure and transplantation program.

The incoming Director will join a growing congenital cardiovascular program with established expertise in surgery, ACHD, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, multimodality imaging, and fetal cardiology. The ACHD program includes four board-certified ACHD physicians with complementary expertise and provides integrated congenital, interventional, imaging, electrophysiology, and heart failure care.
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About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.