Diagnostic Imaging Faculty

35 Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging specialist at an academic rank to join a growing program. Board-certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology with expertise in echocardiography and advanced imaging (MRI/CT) is preferred.

A strong interest in clinical/translational research and opportunities for leadership are available. The successful candidate will join an IAC-accredited Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging team and participate in fellowship training

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology.
• Advanced training and expertise in performing and interpreting echocardiography and/or advanced cardiac imaging (MRI/CT preferred).
• Strong interest in clinical/translational research.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment to patients.
• Assess patients and diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, in accordance with protocols.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate care with other clinicians.
• Participate in training of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Pediatric Cardiology

Echocardiography

Cardiac MRI/CT

Research leadership

Clinical decision making

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology

MD/DO

Board certification in Pediatrics

Tools

Cardiac MRI

CT imaging

Job description

Overview: The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) seeks a Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging specialist, at any academic rank, to join its growing and dynamic program. Candidates should be board-certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology, with advanced training and expertise in performing and interpreting echocardiography and/or advanced cardiac imaging (MRI/CT expertise preferred) along with a strong interest in clinical/translational research. Clinical and research leadership opportunities are available, commensurate with the experience of the applicant. The successful applicant will join our IAC-accredited NCH Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging team which currently includes 15 attending physicians and 24 sonographers, and performs more than 20,000 echocardiographic studies annually, including more than 2000 fetal, transesophageal, intracardiac, intravascular, and 3-D echocardiograms. Our growing Heart Center cardiac MRI/CT program includes 8 attending physicians from Cardiology and Radiology, and performs over 1000 annual studies. Academic productivity is an expectation as is mentoring junior faculty and fellows. The program includes a 4th year Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging fellowship to complement the core pediatric and combined pediatric-adult cardiology fellowship programs. 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. Our program is closely partnered with the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the NCH-Research Institute which provides infrastructure to support the clinical research enterprise. 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 is also part of the Congenital Heart Collaborative between the University Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH) and Nationwide Children's Hospital heart programs which provides additional opportunity for collaborative research.

Job Description Summary: Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

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:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

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 performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

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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