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BC/BE Pediatric Cardiology Echo Academic Faculty Opportunity

The Heart Institute (HI) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) seeks applications for a BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologist at the Assistant, Associate or full Professor level. This individual should have an interest in echocardiography and a strong track record in echocardiography research with the expectation that the candidate will advance the academic output and reputation of the echo lab.

The HI is an internationally recognized academic center of excellence for Pediatric (congenital and acquired) and Adult Congenital Cardiac Care, and clinical and basic science research. The HI incorporates the Divisions of Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology. It offers the full range of Pediatric Cardiac services within a free-standing not-for-profit tertiary care medical center. The HI also serves to train categorical Pediatric Cardiology and sub-specialty fellows in all areas of congenital heart disease practice (including 2 Advanced Imaging fellows). Academic appointment within CCHMC is through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

The Echo lab includes 12 imaging faculty and 22 cardiac sonographers and performs approximately 15,000 transthoracic and 500 transesophageal echocardiograms annually. The facility includes a state-of-the-art reading room as well as the necessary technology to perform all current advanced imaging techniques. Additionally, the Cardiovascular Imaging Core Research Lab (CICRL) provides dedicated personnel and resources for human and animal echo research.

The applicant would be expected to participate in clinical service including (but not limited to):

Perform/interpret transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms.

Perform a single out-patient clinic on a weekly basis

Provide limited periods of in-patient and/or consult service coverage

Participate in all HI clinical and management conferences

Perform teaching and instruction commensurate with the training mission of the HI/CCHMC

Develop and lead new research programs within the echo lab with significant dedicated time protected for research activities

The Heart Institute and the Advanced Imaging Service pride themselves on excellent clinical outcomes, whilst maintaining a strict academic focus, research productivity and exemplary professionalism. The acceptable candidate would be expected to maintain similar high standards of clinical service.

Interested candidates should address all enquiries to: Andrew Redington, MD, Co-Director, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree

Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license

Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices

Completion of all required pre-employment activities

Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required

Generally requires a minimum of five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank

Preferred:

Board certification

Unique Skills:

Development
Knowledge of growth and development

Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care

Clinical Knowledge - Specialty
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

Path/Pharm
Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

Clinical Education
Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education

Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

Organization
Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

Communication
Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills

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About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better, and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

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