Medical Director - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoenix Children’s is hiring a Medical Director for Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) in Phoenix, Arizona. This key position focuses on leading a nationally recognized ACHD program, advocating for high-quality patient care, and mentoring future medical professionals.

The ideal candidate will have an MD, board certifications in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, and a passion for advancing care in this specialized field.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience or interest in medical directorship.
• Passion for advancing lives of adults with congenital heart disease.
• Collaborative approach to developing treatment plans.

Responsabilités

• Lead high-quality outpatient and inpatient care for ACHD patients.
• Oversee strategic vision and growth of the ACHD program.
• Teach and mentor medical students and fellows.
• Participate in ACHD research initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Formation

MD or equivalent degree

Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology

Board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona

Description du poste

Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Phoenix Children’s

Position Overview

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a Medical Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) to lead a nationally recognized program. This outstanding opportunity is ideal for a physician leader passionate about high-quality, patient-centered care and dedicated to advancing the lives of adults with congenital heart disease through clinical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient care to adult congenital heart disease patients.
• Deliver inpatient ACHD care at Phoenix Children’s and Dignity–St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as Medical Director for the ACHD program with strategic vision and clinical oversight.
• Lead program growth initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and innovation in ACHD care delivery.
• Maintain and advance ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center standards.
• Represent the ACHD program internally and externally at institutional, regional, and national levels.

Education & Mentorship

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, pediatric cardiology fellows, and adult cardiovascular disease fellows.
• Support faculty development and foster a collaborative academic environment.

Research & Advocacy

• Participate in and/or lead ACHD-focused research initiatives.
• Engage in statewide and national advocacy efforts.

Facility & Program Information

• Largest ACHD program in Arizona and the state’s only ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center
• 26 cardiologists
• 15 cardiac intensivists
• 3 cardiovascular surgeons
• 21 advanced practice providers

Ambulatory cardiac services are provided throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, with outreach clinics across greater Arizona. Inpatient ACHD care occurs at Phoenix Children’s and at Dignity–St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a major academic medical center that includes the Norton Thoracic Institute and Barrow Neurological Institute.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology (American Board of Pediatrics)
• Board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona
• Demonstrated leadership experience or strong interest in medical directorship and program development

Academic Affiliation

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. ACHD cardiologists hold academic appointments within the Divisions of Child Health and Internal Medicine.