Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist

Cook Children’s Physician Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly CME funding

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits & retirement

Short-term disability

Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound

Not-for-profit system

Job summary

The Cook Children's Heart Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a skilled Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist to join our nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program. Candidates should have completed a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with advanced imaging training and be board eligible or board certified.

The role involves inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology with strong patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Pediatrics residency program accredited by ACGME required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology preferred.
• Texas medical license or ability to obtain before start date required.

Responsibilities

• Join Cook Children's Heart Center in Fort Worth, collaborating in inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology.
• Provide pediatric advanced imaging and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in clinical care, education, and research support as appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric imaging

Education

MD/DO required

Pediatrics residency (ACGME)

Tools

BLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Location

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department

Cardiology

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

40

Summary

The Cook Childrens Heart Center is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and collaborative Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist to join our growing and nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program in Fort Worth, Texas.

Qualified candidates must have completed an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with additional training or substantial experience in advanced imaging and be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology. The ideal candidate will have experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology and demonstrate a strong commitment to exceptional patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

The Cook Childrens Heart Center offers a comprehensive and highly collaborative cardiovascular program with a strong culture of innovation and clinical integration. Our physician team includes:

• 2 Adult Congenital Cardiologists
• 3 Invasive/Interventional Pediatric Cardiologists
• 3 Pediatric Electrophysiologists
• 1 Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist
• 7 Advanced Noninvasive Imaging Cardiologists
• 4 General Pediatric Cardiologists
• 3 Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• 8 Advanced Practice Providers

In addition to a robust general cardiology practice, our program offers advanced expertise in fetal echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and advanced 3D visualization and modeling supported by a fully integrated in-house 3D imaging and printing laboratory.

Our integrated Heart Center includes:

• 2 dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratories
• 2 cardiovascular operating rooms
• 14-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
• 14-bed dedicated cardiac step-down unit

Dedicated Cardiac MRI magnet

Fully digital echocardiography laboratory with seamless integration across all outreach clinic locations, allowing real-time image review and collaborative interpretation

Our cardiovascular surgical team performs approximately 450500 congenital cardiac surgeries annually, while our catheterization laboratories perform more than 600650 interventional, diagnostic, and EP procedures each year.

Cook Childrens is currently undergoing a major cardiovascular expansion that will add:

• 2 additional cardiac catheterization laboratories
• 2 new cardiovascular operating suites
• Expanded echocardiography facilities
• New 28-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
• New 28-bed inpatient cardiovascular care space

These investments reflect the institutions long-term commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in pediatric cardiovascular care.

Interest in clinical research and academic development is welcome but not required. Cook Childrens research infrastructure includes dedicated Heart Center research staff for IRB support, grant development, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits that support you

• Monthly CME funding paid directly to you
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits & retirement plans
• Short-term disability at no cost to you
• Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound
• A not-for-profit system dedicated to pediatric care

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial and forward-looking pediatric heart center dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care for children and families.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license required (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Successful completion of a pediatrics residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or approved by the American Medical Association (AMA).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in the applicable specialty.

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About Us

Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) is one of the country's leading vertically integrated pediatric health care organizations.

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child.

Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

Cook Childrens is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Childrens offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Childrens is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.