Preventative Pediatric Cardiologist

Overview

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital in conjunction with The Ohio State University Department of Pediatrics in Columbus, Ohio seeks a pediatric cardiologist with interest and / or advanced training in preventive cardiology, at any academic level, to join its growing and dynamic program.

Candidates should be board-certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology. Additional training or experience in Preventive Cardiology are highly desirable. Clinical responsibilities will include preventive along with outpatient cardiology, participation on the in-patient cardiology consultation service, and general cardiology night call. Other clinical interests can be explored.

The successful applicant will join our Heart Center team which currently includes 50 attending physicians and 33 advanced practice providers. The Heart Center is a dedicated hospital service-line that carries the mission of providing state-of-the-art, cost-effective care to our patients with congenital and acquired heart disease regardless of age. The Heart Center has over 24,000 outpatient encounters per year, including specialty and multispecialty clinics, and performs over 450 cardiothoracic surgical procedures and 700 cardiac catheterizations yearly. Comprehensive services include a single ventricle program, thoracic organ transplantation, blood conservation strategies, fetal cardiac intervention, a leading adult congenital cardiology service, and a robust mechanical cardiac and pulmonary support program. Outpatient services are provided on the main campus and regionally at 15 sites throughout the state.

The applicant will be expected to teach and mentor fellows and trainees. The program includes advanced (4th year) fellowships in Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Acute Care Cardiology and Heart Failure / Transplantation in addition to the core categorical pediatric cardiology and combined pediatric-adult cardiology fellowship programs. Academic productivity is an expectation. Our program is closely partnered with the Center for Cardiovascular Research which provides infrastructure to support the clinical research enterprise, with opportunities to collaborate with additional research centers within the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children\'s. Research opportunities include engaging in basic science research, clinical research, translational research, population-based studies, and research-based education or quality improvement initiatives.

The Heart Center embraces a culture of patient safety and quality, transparency, value-based care, public health awareness, excellence in education and engagement in translational / outcomes research.

Job Description Summary

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement

Licensure Requirement

Certifications

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally : Bend / twist, Blood and / or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals / Medications, Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens, Flexing / extending of neck, Fume / Gases / Vapors, Lifting / Carrying : 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling : 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat / kneel

Frequently : Computer skills, Hand use : grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand / arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Continuously : Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far / near

Additional Physical Requirements

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and / or equipment.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Clinical Decision Making and Judgement - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Medical Doctor, MS102 Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Ohio Licensing Center, MS103 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Ohio Licensing Center, NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), Tolerance for Ambiguity and Stress - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M / F / Disability / Vet

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