Pediatric Cardiologist | Academic Role | Nationally Recognized Heart Institute – Louisville, KY

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Norton Children’s Heart Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Cardiologist to join a high-performing, full-service congenital heart program. This physician will diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric cardiology conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings, including regional clinics, cardiac intensive care, and progressive care units.

This is an academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, offering opportunities in clinical care, teaching, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric cardiology conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Provide care across multiple environments, including outpatient clinics, cardiac ICU, and step-down cardiac units
• Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including echocardiography
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary cardiac team to deliver comprehensive congenital heart care
• Participate in advanced cardiac programs, including heart transplant, ventricular assist devices, catheterization, and electrophysiology procedures
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to national quality metrics (ACC QNet)
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows
• Engage in clinical research and registries through Norton Children’s Research Institute

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky
• Preferred: 1–3 years of clinical experience with demonstrated excellence in outpatient pediatric cardiology
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

Program Highlights

• Full-service congenital heart program including:
  • Complex neonatal surgery
  • Pediatric ventricular assist devices (VAD)
  • Heart transplantation
  • Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology
• Growing team of:
  • 23 cardiologists
  • 13 advanced practice providers
  • Specialized cardiac support staff
• High-volume program performing 10,000+ echocardiograms annually, including inpatient, fetal, tele-echocardiography, and transesophageal studies
• Accredited echocardiography laboratory (IAC) in pediatric transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echo
• Recognized Adult Congenital Heart Disease Comprehensive Care Centers
• Participation in national collaboratives including STS, CHSS, PC4, and NPC-QIC

Work Environment & Schedule

• Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient responsibilities
• Practice across Louisville and regional locations
• Supported by dedicated clinical staff, including on-site sonographers
• Collaborative, team-based environment within a large pediatric cardiac program

Academic & Research Opportunities

• Academic appointment with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Access to research infrastructure through Norton Children’s Research Institute
• Opportunities to participate in national registries and collaborative studies

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive, nationally recognized pediatric heart program
• Academic career growth and teaching opportunities
• Collaborative culture with a large, experienced cardiology team
• Located in Louisville, Kentucky — a vibrant, family-friendly city with a strong quality of life

About Norton Medical Group

Norton Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, a part of Norton Healthcare, continues to expand to meet the health care needs of residents in Greater Louisville, including Southern Indiana and surrounding counties. By far the largest network of employed medical providers in the area, Norton Medical Group operates a highly successful employment model that oversees the business operation of its practices, allowing physicians to focus on quality care for patients.
More than 24 years of physician employment experience
More than 30 years of experience operating immediate care centers
Integrated medical group of more than 1,600 employed medical providers at more than 250 locations across Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, and our surrounding communities
Over 3,000 employees
Ancillary services, including laboratories, X-ray, DEXA, mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI
Electronic medical records (Epic) system integrated in 100 percent of practices and hospitals
Provider Leadership Academy
Research support services
Physician Leadership Councils
Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes in adult primary care
Physician and provider turnover rate averages 4 percent