Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh seeks a faculty member for its Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. The role involves clinical management, teaching, and research within a collaborative environment. The position offers a competitive salary and faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing adult congenital heart disease.
• Strong clinical, teaching, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Support program expansion with division chief and hospital leadership.
• Work closely with ACHD director and team.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Education

Board Certification in Pediatric Cardiology

Board Certification in Adult Cardiovascular Diseases

Board Certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Job description

UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH

The Division of Cardiology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh / University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, one of the premier pediatric cardiology programs in the country, is currently recruiting excellent candidates for the faculty position of Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE FACULTY

• The well-established ACHD program is supported by 3 ACHD physicians (including one ACHD Director), 2 advanced practice providers, 2 dedicated RNs, a research coordinator, and a social worker. We seek an applicant with expertise in managing adult congenital heart disease, with strong clinical, teaching, and research skills. The candidate will work closely with the division chief, ACHD director, and hospital leadership to support program expansion.

Candidates must be board-eligible/certified in pediatric cardiology or adult cardiovascular diseases and in adult congenital heart disease.

The Heart Institute offers comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiovascular services, including CT surgery, interventional cardiology, cardiac intensive care, electrophysiology, advanced imaging (MRI/CT), heart failure, transplant, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital, fetal, and preventive cardiology programs.

Our program serves pediatric and adult congenital heart patients within central and western Pennsylvania, surrounding states, and nationally/internationally. The team includes 35 pediatric cardiologists, 5 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, 8 pediatric cardiac intensivists, 11 cardiology fellows, 24 advanced practice providers, and over 300 staff members. We are ranked nationally and in Pennsylvania for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The UPMC Children's Heart Institute is recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for excellence in congenital heart surgery, with our surgical program achieving the highest STS rating, placing us among the top institutions in the U.S. and Canada.

UPMC is a nationally ranked medical center serving as a regional referral hub for multiple specialties, fostering a collaborative environment for high-quality care.

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals. Pittsburgh is renowned as one of America's most livable cities, ideal for young adults and families.

This position offers a competitive salary and faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested individuals should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three references. Informal inquiries are welcome.