Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist

CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly CME funding

6 weeks parental leave

Comprehensive benefits & retirement

Short-term disability at no cost

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Cook Children’s Heart Center in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist to join our growing, nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program.

Candidates must complete a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with advanced imaging training, be board eligible or board certified, and demonstrate experience in both inpatient and outpatient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology
• TX medical license or ability to obtain before start date
• BLS and PALS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric advanced imaging cardiology services
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical care
• Engage in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology services

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology

ACGME Pediatrics Residency

Texas Medical License

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Cardiology Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

The Cook Children’s 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 Children’s 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

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

Cardiovascular Surgical and Catheterization Statistics

Our cardiovascular surgical team performs approximately 450-500 congenital cardiac surgeries annually, while our catheterization laboratories perform more than 600-650 interventional, diagnostic, and EP procedures each year.

Expansion Plans

• 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

Research & Academic Development

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

Benefits

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s 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.

Texas-only Employer

Cook Children’s 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.

Promise

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands - especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy.