Description

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is seeking a pediatric cardiologist to further develop its busy and dynamic outpatient pediatric cardiology and fetal program. This desired candidate should be BE/BC in pediatric cardiology and be able to successfully collaborate with a team of cardiac specialists within the division as well as other in house and community-based providers. This position will be primarily focused on outpatient care including consultation, diagnostics, and longitudinal management of children with congenital and acquired heart disease. Additionally, this position will include general inpatient cardiology service coverage. Opportunities exist to work alongside other cardiology subspecialties (including EP, interventional, advanced heart failure/transplant, adult congenital, and advanced imaging), as well as to develop collaborative relationships with referring community providers and general pediatricians.

The outpatient cardiologist will participate in the evaluation and longitudinal follow-up of patients in various subspecialty cardiology clinics and contribute to program development efforts aimed at expanding access and care for children across the region. There is also opportunity for academic engagement, depending on the candidate's interests.

The Heart Institute at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital treats the full spectrum of cardiac disorders with most advanced medical and surgical treatments. The division currently includes three pediatric heart surgeons, five interventional cardiologists, two heart failure/transplant cardiologists, two electrophysiologists, three adult congenital cardiologists, and a robust cardiac imaging service. Outpatient services are supported by a dynamic infrastructure including nurse practitioners, medical assistants, administrative support, and access to advanced diagnostic tools.

This is a full-time employed position with the multispecialty Memorial Physician Group. The position offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.

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About Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital - one of the region's leading pediatric hospitals - is trusted by South Florida families in the moments that count. We offer a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. As a full-service hospital, we treat minor illnesses, trauma-related accidents and some of the most complex medical conditions.

Established in 1992, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital combines advanced technology and the expertise of the largest, most diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region. To meet the growing needs of the community, the hospital expanded in 2011 and again in 2022. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital now has 216 beds.

The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day by world-class pediatricians, pediatric specialists, specialty-trained nurses and ancillary support staff. Today, more than 650 physicians are on the medical staff.

Uniquely inspired by and designed for kids and families, the freestanding building offers many amenities. The vibrant colors, whimsical décor and larger-than-life murals welcome children to an upbeat environment where the "Power of Play" is a healing force. Each floor reflects an individual theme of sports, arts, games or dreams. All patient rooms are private and are wired for movies, video games, the Internet and educational programs, and room-service meals are available any time of the day.

The eight-story, nearly 400,000-square-foot, environmentally friendly facility features state-of-the-art patient rooms, cardiac hybrid operating rooms, surgical and interventional radiology suites, intensive care and cardiac intensive care units, intraoperative MRI, family resource and respite spaces, ambulatory services, imaging services that feature a CT scanner disguised as a pirate ship, and inpatient and outpatient pediatric oncology treatment.

The team at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital embraces a patient- and family-centered approach to care, working with families in the effort to best meet the needs of the child.

About South Florida

South Florida combines Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, as well as the Florida Keys in Monroe County, with beautiful beaches, museums, wildlife, and sunshine all year round. The area offers a dynamic lifestyle with an abundance of cultural and recreational amenities, including top-rated golf courses, historic art communities, zoos and wildlife refuges, and world-class restaurants. South Florida is home to some of the biggest championship-winning sports teams, the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Marlins, with games hosted in several of South Florida's premier stadiums. Florida residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round and benefit from no state income tax - attracting new residents from all over the country and around the world.