Description

Echo and Outpatient Cardiology Faculty Position

Institution: The Heart Institute (HI) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)
Position: BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level
Focus: Clinical responsibilities primarily in echocardiography and outpatient general cardiology

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Cincinnati Children's is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation. It has been named #1 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings for 2023-24. The hospital is nationally ranked in 11 pediatric specialties and is recognized for its exceptional patient outcomes, diversity training, and patient safety. Cincinnati Children's is a leader in pioneering new treatments and technologies. The hospital's commitment to excellence is reflected in its state-of the-art facilities and its dedicated team of innovators, teachers, collaborators, and compassionate caregivers.

Heart Institute: The Heart Institute (HI) is an internationally recognized academic center of excellence for Pediatric (congenital and acquired) and Adult Congenital Cardiac Care, as well as clinical and basic science research. Our institute incorporates the Divisions of Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology. We offer a full range of Pediatric Cardiac services within a free-standing, not-for-profit tertiary care medical center. Additionally, we train categorical Pediatric Cardiology and sub-specialty fellows in all areas of congenital heart disease practice, including 2 Advanced Imaging fellows. Academic appointments within CCHMC are through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Echo Lab: Our Echo lab includes 17 imaging faculty and 25 cardiac sonographers, performing over 16,000 transthoracic and 400 transesophageal echocardiograms annually. The Non-Invasive Imaging Service also performs and interprets approximately 1,000 CT or Cardiac MRI scans and over 2,500 fetal echocardiograms annually. Our facilities feature state-of-the-art reading rooms and the latest technology for advanced imaging techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms
• Conduct 1-2 general cardiology clinics weekly
• Participate in inpatient consult service coverage
• Engage in all HI clinical and management conferences
• Provide teaching and instruction aligned with the training mission of HI/CCHMC

Expectations: The Heart Institute and the Non-Invasive Imaging Service pride themselves on excellent clinical outcomes. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical service.

Application: Interested candidates should address all inquiries to:

Michael Gaies, MD, Co-Director, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Email: Michael.Gaies@cchmc.org