Pediatric Cardiology Physician

About the role

The Pediatric Cardiology Physician will diagnose and manage congenital and acquired heart diseases in patients from neonatal period through young adulthood. They will perform and interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, stress tests, Holter monitors, and fetal echocardiograms, fetal imaging, perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations as appropriate, provide inpatient consultations across NICU, PICU, medical/surgical units, and Emergency Department, manage outpatient cardiology clinic for chronic cardiac conditions, coordinate care with pediatric cardiac surgeons and subspecialists, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and counsel families about diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired heart diseases in patients from neonatal period through young adulthood
• Perform and interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, stress tests, Holter monitors, and fetal echocardiograms, fetal imaging
• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations as appropriate
• Provide inpatient consultations across NICU, PICU, medical/surgical units, and Emergency Department
• Manage outpatient cardiology clinic for chronic cardiac conditions
• Counsel families about diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management
• Coordinate care with pediatric cardiac surgeons and subspecialists
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship
• Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
• MD or DO licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• CDS and DEA licensed or eligible for licensure
• Preferred: BLS, ACLS, PALS certification; advanced echocardiography experience; Interest in fetal cardiology, interventional procedures, or electrophysiology

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship
• Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
• MD or DO licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• CDS and DEA licensed or eligible for licensure
• Preferred: BLS, ACLS, PALS certification; advanced echocardiography experience; Interest in fetal cardiology, interventional procedures, or electrophysiology

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical skills
• Knowledge of pediatric cardiology

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement: 401(k) with 5% match and 457(b) plans
• Comprehensive malpractice with tail coverage
• Non-Profit Health System – PSLF eligible
• Professional Development: $3,000 annual CME allowance and full reimbursement for boards and licensing
• Generous 44 days of PTO and paid sick leave
• Robust health, dental, vision, and Rx plans
• Life & AD&D and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees

Pay

Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from 175,000 - 750,000 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity.

Schedule

Flexible on-call schedule and after-hours call center support. Balance of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic. Opportunity for subspecialty focus (fetal cardiology, interventional, imaging, or electrophysiology).