Physician - Pediatric Inpatient Cardiologist

About the role

We seek a BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist to lead our inpatient cardiology service at Ochsner Children’s Hospital. Responsibilities include managing the inpatient care in the cardiology inpatient unit and consultation service, which includes a 67-bed Level IV NICU. The role involves teaching medical students and residents, participating in quality improvement activities through national registries (PC4, PAC3), and supporting a comprehensive heart center with 21 cardiologists, 3 congenital heart surgeons, and 6 cardiac intensivists.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient care in the cardiology inpatient unit and consultation service
• Manage a 67-bed Level IV NICU
• Teach medical students and residents
• Participate in quality improvement activities through national registries (PC4, PAC3)
• Support a comprehensive heart center with 21 cardiologists, 3 congenital heart surgeons, and 6 cardiac intensivists
• Manage a 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU
• Support a 24/7 dedicated pediatric and neonatal transport team
• Engage in academic appointments at the University of Queensland and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM)
• Participate in numerous research studies and multi-center trials
• Publish hundreds of research papers annually

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• A BC/BE certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology
• Experience in managing complex pediatric cardiac cases
• Strong clinical skills and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• An MD degree
• A current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana
• Completion of an accredited ACGME/ACGME-approved pediatric residency program
• Completion of an accredited ACGME/ACGME-approved pediatric cardiothoracic surgery fellowship (preferred)

Skills

Key skills required for this role include:

• Expertise in pediatric cardiology
• Strong clinical decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

Ochsner offers competitive benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.