Congenital Heart Surgeon & Academic Leader (ECMO Director)

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati seeks a Congenital Heart Surgeon for a full‑time, 40‑hour per week role. The surgeon will serve as a surgical director across the Heart Institute Network, including Akron Children’s Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and other partner sites.

The position involves leading congenital heart surgeries, contributing to multidisciplinary research, teaching, and clinical initiatives, with on‑call

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and active US medical license.
• Current unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics faculty appointment aligned with qualifications.
• Credentialing through CCHMC Medical Staff Services is mandatory.
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities (screening, background check, badging, orientation).
• Disclosure of any official disciplinary actions by a hospital, specialty board, medical association, or government agency.
• Teaching and training competence in pediatrics for medical students, residents, and fellows is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a network surgeon supporting partner hospital systems across the Heart Institute Network.
• Lead the Heart Institute Surgical ECMO program at CCHMC as surgical director.
• Perform congenital heart surgeries, collaborate in multidisciplinary research, and participate in teaching and clinical initiatives.
• Provide coverage and on‑call shifts across partner sites as needed.
• Collaborate with the chief cardiothoracic surgeon at each network location and contribute to Heart Network growth.

Skills

Communication and collaboration

Clinical leadership

Research/teaching experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati seeks a Congenital Heart Surgeon for a full‑time, 40‑hour per week role. The surgeon will serve as a surgical director across the Heart Institute Network, including Akron Children’s Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and other partner sites.

The position involves leading congenital heart surgeries, contributing to multidisciplinary research, teaching, and clinical initiatives, with on‑call