Pediatric Cardiologist, Director of Fetal Cardiology

Metadata: Full or part-time (50%-100%), onsite at a designated campus work location. Position of trust requiring initial and recurring caregiver checks under Wisconsin Caregiver Law.

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks an outstanding pediatric cardiologist to serve as Director of Fetal Cardiology within the nationally recognized Division of Pediatric Cardiology. This role involves delivering exceptional clinical care, advancing multidisciplinary collaboration, and leading a growing fetal cardiovascular program. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to improving outcomes for fetuses and newborns with congenital and acquired heart disease through innovative care, education, and program development.

The ideal candidate will have advanced training in fetal echocardiography and congenital cardiac imaging, a commitment to family-centered care, and experience collaborating across specialties to manage complex fetal and neonatal cardiac conditions. Individuals with demonstrated leadership experience and a vision for program growth are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest (CHS Track only).
• Participate in outpatient pediatric cardiology practice, including general cardiology and/or subspecialty clinics based on expertise and interests.
• Expand and enhance fetal cardiovascular services, including outreach, quality improvement initiatives, and program development.
• Lead multidisciplinary fetal care conferences and contribute to the development of integrated care pathways for complex fetal cardiac patients.
• Support perioperative care within a growing congenital heart surgery program experiencing increasing surgical complexity and patient acuity.
• Partner closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Genetics, Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and other specialties to coordinate comprehensive care for fetuses and newborns with cardiovascular disease.
• Deliver high-quality fetal and pediatric echocardiography services, with opportunities to incorporate advanced imaging techniques such as transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and 3D/4D imaging based on training and interest.
• Provide interpretation of all modalities of congenital and pediatric echocardiograms – fetal, transthoracic, and transesophageal echocardiography.
• Additional responsibilities include outpatient ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient service attending.
• Engage in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health (applicable to Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track).
• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the fetal cardiology program.

Qualifications

Required

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics by appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Cardiology by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program by the start date of the position.
• WI Medical license by start date of position.
• Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by start date of position.
• Eligibility for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the start date of the position.
• MD, DO, or equivalent.

Preferred

• Completion of advanced fellowship training in pediatric/congenital echocardiography, fetal cardiology, or advanced cardiac imaging by the appointment start date.
• Significant expertise in fetal echocardiography and the management of complex fetal cardiovascular disease.
• Prior leadership experience in fetal cardiology, cardiac imaging, or program development.
• Experience practicing in a high-volume congenital heart center with expertise in complex neonatal and infant cardiac surgery.
• Interest in clinical research, innovation, and programmatic growth.
• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT track.

About the department

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy.

Faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services and the opportunity to contribute to a world-class research portfolio. Since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.

Members of the Division of Cardiology strive to maintain excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The division recognizes that excellence in pediatric cardiovascular medicine and surgery requires a well-coordinated team approach to care, involving physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, echocardiography technicians, exercise physiologists, and patients and their families.

About the community

Madison, Wisconsin, is a thriving city known for its quality of life, cultural offerings, and outdoor activities. Highlights include:

• #1 Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Livability, 2022)
• #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023)
• #1 Best Places in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020)
• #1 College Town to Live in After Graduation (Livability, 2024)
• #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023)
• #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020)
• #4 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2024)
• #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2025)
• #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023)
• #7 Best Cities for STEM Jobs (WalletHub, 2025)
• #8 Greenest City in the U.S. (EcoCation, 2025)
• Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023)
• Best Mid-Sized City for Gen Z (Commercial Café, 2025)

Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin, with a city population of approximately 280,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee.

Madison's economy is diverse, with a growing technology sector. Major employers include Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, Promega, Sub-Zero Wolf, Lands' End, American Family Insurance, TruStage, Trek Bicycles, and Duluth Trading Company.

The city offers rich cultural and recreational opportunities, including a vibrant local food scene, the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country, and a strong athletics fan base centered around the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Madison is also home to professional and collegiate sports teams, including Forward Madison FC (soccer), Madison Radicals (ultimate frisbee), Madison Mallards (baseball), and Madison Night Mares (softball). The city hosts marquee endurance sports events such as Ironman and the Madison Marathon.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurance and savings account options.
• Retirement benefits.

For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty/Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Pay

Negotiable, 12-month salary.