Pediatric Cardiologist, Director of Fetal Cardiology

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an outstanding pediatric cardiologist to serve as Director of Fetal Cardiology within our nationally recognized Division of Pediatric Cardiology.

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 contributing to the development of integrated care pathways for complex fetal cardiac patients.
• Support perioperative care within a growing congenital heart surgery program that is 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)). An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the fetal cardiology program.

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics is required by appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Cardiology is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required 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.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and a commitment to patient- and family-centered practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
• A commitment to education, quality improvement, and collaborative care.

Benefits

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of fetal cardiovascular care while contributing to the continued growth of a highly collaborative and expanding congenital heart program.

Pay

Negotiable, 12 month

Schedule

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Benefits

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics is required by appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Cardiology is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required 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.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 by the appointment start date.
• Prior leadership experience in fetal cardiology, cardiac imaging, or program development by the appointment start date.
• Experience practicing in a high-volume congenital heart center with expertise in complex neonatal and infant cardiac surgery by the appointment start date.
• Interest in clinical research, innovation, and programmatic growth by the appointment start date.
• 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.

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply

To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.