Director of Interventional Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health Delaware Valley Department of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a Pediatric and Congenital Interventional Cardiologist to lead our diagnostic and interventional Pediatric and Congenital Catheterization Lab.

The Director of the Interventional Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory ("The Director") will oversee the catheterization program's medical direction in collaboration with other divisions and programs of the Cardiac Center, including cardiovascular surgery, cardiac anesthesia, nursing, and hospital administration. The Director will lead the Cardiac Catheterization team of pediatric and congenital interventionalists, nursing and technicians in performing diagnostic and interventional congenital catheterization procedures at our hospital.

Congenital and Interventional Catheterization Program Highlights and Clinical Responsibilities

• The Director will be one of two full-time pediatric interventional cardiologists who perform the full complement of catheterizations from newborn through adults with congenital heart disease and provide 24 / 7 cath coverage at our hospital. We currently perform approximately 300 diagnostic and interventional cath procedures annually, including post-transplant surveillance evaluations (biopsies) and hybrid interventions. We are enrolled in the IMPACT and C3PO registries. Additional registry enrollments are pending.
• The Director will work with hospital administration and the Cardiac Center leadership team to optimize the program's structure and administrative organization.
• The Director will be responsible for ensuring excellent procedural outcomes and for providing cutting-edge interventional technologies in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• The Director will lead and encourage all academic aspects of the program and its members, including scientific investigation, implementation of robust quality improvement processes, and Fellow education / curriculum development.
• The Director will oversee data and inventory management for the program's clinical activities.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children's is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.

In 2023-24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties : cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.

The hospital is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives.

Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care.

We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.

Wilmington, Delaware

Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.