Cardiothoracic Surgery - Standby Physician

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's invites applications for a standby Congenital Heart Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery as part of the Heart Network. The successful candidate will support multiple partner sites and may reside anywhere but must be available within 72 hours to report to a partner site.

The role involves supporting development and growth of the Heart Network, working closely with the Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at each location, and assignments that vary in duration with

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or equivalent required.
• Current active unrestricted medical license in the United States required.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery or international equivalent is required.
• Complete all pre-employment requirements including credentials review, background check and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and growth of the Heart Network with Cincinnati Children's.
• Collaborate with the Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at each Heart Network location.
• Assignments vary in duration and notice; may include vacation coverage, weekend/holiday on-call shifts, and multi-month engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Active medical license (US)

Job description

Position Overview

Cincinnati Children's (CCHMC) is inviting applications for a standby Congenital Heart Surgeon. The selected individual will join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, which is part of the Heart Network. The role supports the Division’s mission of providing progressive surgical care to children with cardiothoracic pathology.

This position is a member of the CCHMC division of Congenital Heart Surgery and reports to the Chief of the Division. Surgeons may operate at a number of locations, and the selected candidate will function as a stand‑by network surgeon who supports Cincinnati Children’s partnered hospital systems such as Akron Children’s Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and other partners. The candidate may reside anywhere but must be available within 72 hours to report to a partner site.

Responsibilities

The surgeon will support the development and growth of the Heart Network with CCHMC while directly working with the Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at each Heart Network location. Assignments will vary in duration and notice period and may include vacation coverage, weekend and holiday on‑call shifts, monthly shifts, coverage for several months, or an ongoing assignment. The duration of each assignment depends on the needs of the Heart Network Partner sites. Compensation will be commensurate for the time worked.

Requirements

• Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent.
• Current active unrestricted medical license.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery or the international equivalent.
• Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services office.
• Completion of all required CCHMC pre‑employment activities (screening, background check, badging and orientation).
• Must disclose any official disciplinary actions by a hospital, specialty board, medical association, or government agency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching and training competence in pediatrics for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.