Director, Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Program

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System, including Holtz Children''s Hospital and Miami Transplant Institute, seeks an accomplished academic pediatric cardiologist to lead the Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program in Miami, Florida.

The Director will define strategic clinical and academic directions, expand cardiomyopathy and transplant services, and mentor trainees within a premier Congenital Heart Center and one of the nation''s largest transplant programs.

Qualifications

• Board certification/eligibility in pediatric cardiology is required.
• Advanced training and expertise in pediatric heart failure and heart transplantation.
• Eligibility for Florida medical licensure and proven leadership in multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic and clinical direction of the Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Program and drive growth.
• Expand programs in cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation.
• Develop referral, evaluation, transplant, and long-term surveillance pathways.
• Lead research, education, quality improvement, and program growth initiatives.
• Educate and mentor pediatric cardiology fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical research

Education

Board Certification/Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology

Advanced training in Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation

Florida medical licensure eligibility

Tools

VAD knowledge

MCS expertise

Job description

Director, Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Program

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine | Holtz Children's Hospital | Miami Transplant Institute | Jackson Health System

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Holtz Children's Hospital, Jackson Health System, and the Miami Transplant Institute are seeking an accomplished academic pediatric cardiologist to lead the Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to direct and expand a well-established program within a nationally recognized Congenital Heart Center and one of the country's largest transplant programs. The incoming Director will build upon a strong clinical foundation while helping shape the future of pediatric heart failure, cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, and advanced congenital heart disease care.

Leadership Opportunity

The ideal candidate will:

Be responsible for defining the strategic, clinical and academic direction of the Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program and for continued growth of its advanced cardiovascular services.
Expand programs in cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation
Develop comprehensive referral, evaluation, transplant, and long-term surveillance pathways
Advance care for patients with complex congenital heart disease and Fontan circulatory failure
Build pediatric-to-adult transition pathways in collaboration with the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program
Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and multidisciplinary team members
Lead research, education, quality improvement, and program growth initiatives
Establish measurable standards for clinical quality, outcomes, patient safety, and program performance.
Educate and mentor pediatric cardiology fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
Expand clinical research and scholarly productivity while representing the program institutionally and nationally within the pediatric heart failure and transplantation community Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

Board Certification/Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology
Advanced training and expertise in Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation
Eligibility for Florida medical licensure
Demonstrated leadership, academic productivity, and commitment to multidisciplinary care
Expertise in MCS, VADs, cardiomyopathy, failing Fontan physiology, complex congenital heart disease highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

Holtz Children's Hospital is one of the largest pediatric referral centers in the southeastern United States. The Miami Transplant Institute performs more than 700 transplants annually and is among the nation's leading transplant centers. Opportunity to build a nationally recognized pediatric heart failure and transplant program within a premier academic medical center. Outstanding quality of life in vibrant Miami, Florida.

For more information, please contact:

Nicola Cobb

Physician Recruiter

[e-mail]

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Holtz Children's Hospital
Miami Transplant Institute
Jackson Health System
Miami, Florida

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.