Medical Director, Pediatric Cardiac Critical CareAdventHealth for Children - Orlando, Florida

The Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for

Children is looking for an experienced Pediatric Cardiac

Intensivist to help lead the division of pediatric cardiac

intensive care at AdventHealth for Children.

Responsibilities of the new physician will include furthering the

growth of the Cardiac ICU program aligned with our growing surgical

program, mentorship of the CICU Physicians, developing quality

improvement processes, standardizing care, and engaging

stakeholders both within the hospital as well as the community.

Clinical time will be exclusively in our CICU and account for 80%

of time commitment with 20% set aside for leadership activity. The

new leader would work with our Medical Director of Pediatric and

Adult Congenital Heart Surgery and work collaboratively with our

dedicated peds cardiology team (seven physicians).

The Cardiac ICU at Adventhealth is a 15 bed

state of the art unit. It provides care for post surgical patients

with a predicted case volume for the current year of 250. In

addition, there is robust interventional cardiology and

electrophysiology cases requiring critical care services.

Adventhealth also has a 22 bed pediatric ICU

that maintains its own leadership structure and physician staff.

Academics include a pediatric residency program (launched in 2013)

with twelve residents per year and clinical research opportunities.

Working with an expanding and committed

children's hospital, a strong employed physician

multispecialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a

competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the

many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to

consider.

Requirements of the

position : At least

five years’ experience post fellowship

Preferred experience leading a Cardiac Critical Care group or

division

Diplomate of the American Board

of Pediatric Critical Care

Pediatric

Cardiac Critical Care Fellowship or Cardiology Fellowship

(preferred but not required)

Strong

communication skills

“Team player”

mentality

Practice Description

This is an employment opportunity that

includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive

compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice

coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement

plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation

allowance. This practice is a part of AdventHealth Medical Group

(AHMG). AHMG is a sister organization of AdventHealth which employs

600+ physicians in 60+ specialties. This aligned model and practice

management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians

to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Description

Our Walt Disney Pavilion

at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s

hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 35 peds

ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed

pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and

transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart

program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive

outcomes. We also have several key destination programs including

our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid

organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased

Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017. Our unparalleled

network consists of 28 hospitals across the state with one

children’s hospital at the center totals over 15,000 births and

several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs

including outreach clinics. These 28 hospitals refer patients for

tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown

Orlando. Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant

services to Central Florida. In 2019, AdventHealth for Children is

recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children’s

Hospital for newborn care in Florida. We are also recognized by The

Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety,

and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care.

Location Description

AdventHealth for Children is conveniently close to many gorgeous

homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. As the

most visited American city in 2014, Orlando has world-class

attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and

numerous beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando

City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University

of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and

private universities and colleges. The newly built Dr. Phillips

Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical

performances throughout the year.

Community

Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close

to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great

schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has

world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney

World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown

beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City

Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of

Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private

universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing

Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances

throughout the year.