Pediatric Cardiologist (MD/DO)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

CME support of up to $3,500 per year

Tuition assistance up to $5,250 for education

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiologist to enhance the care at a leading children's hospital. The role involves both outpatient and inpatient cardiology services focused on teamwork and high-quality patient care. Candidates should be board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology and possess a medical degree. The position offers competitive benefits, including education and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at start, ACLS, PALS as needed.
• Ability to complete payer credentialing with third-party payors.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient general pediatric cardiology and inpatient services.
• Work closely with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology.
• Focus on patient care while engaging in education and research.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration ability

Flexibility

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Cardiology

Completion of pediatric residency program

Job description

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Job Description

Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiologist to support our rapidly growing team within Inova Children’s Heart Center. This position would be supporting our large outpatient ambulatory Inova Children’s Cardiology care at Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.

Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital is a 226-bed children’s hospital located at the Inova Fairfax Hospital Medical Campus in Northern Virginia. As the only dedicated children’s hospital in Northern Virginia, we provide care in a welcoming environment that offers the latest technical innovation in kid‑friendly spaces. Other features of our hospital include:

• 108-bed level IV neonatal intensive care unit
• Pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric cardiac intensive care unit
• Inova Children’s Cancer Center
• Level one trauma center
• Complex pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties
• Pediatric emergency department and network of pediatric emergency care seeing over 100,000 patients annually
• Child life services dedicated in each inpatient space and outpatient procedural area
• Specialized air and ground transport service
• Ronald McDonald House

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Physician‑led organization: opportunity for physician leadership roles
• Committed to team member health: medical, dental, vision coverage and robust wellness program
• Competitive compensation package: base and incentive program with sign‑on, retention and relocation bonuses
• Retirement: 5% match on first contributions; 457(b) plan for physicians 0.5 FTE and above
• CME support: up to $3,500 a year and up to 5 days
• Tuition and student‑loan assistance: up to $5,250 for education and $10,000 for student loans
• Work‑life balance: paid time off and paid parental leave

Pediatric Cardiologist Job Responsibilities

• The Division of Pediatric Cardiology includes 20 board‑certified pediatric cardiologists and 5 advanced practice providers.
• Inova Children’s Heart Center is a comprehensive team, including congenital cardiac surgery, outpatient cardiology, fetal cardiology, non‑invasive cardiology, adult congenital cardiology, fetal cardiology, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, and electrophysiology.
• Responsibilities include outpatient general pediatric cardiology and inpatient service, including cardiology ward/consult service and/or cardiology step‑down team.
• Flexibility, strong communication, and collaborative skills are key.
• The position will work with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and leadership of the Heart Center to execute yearly personal and programmatic goals focused on safety, quality, patient experience, access, and stewardship.
• This is a perfect position for a candidate who thrives in an environment that focuses on teamwork, collaboration and dedication to patients, families, and each other.
• Patient care is the primary focus; education and research are also encouraged and supported with access to research professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution; board‑eligible or board‑certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Successful completion of a pediatric residency program.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) at start, ACLS, PALS (when appropriate).
• Ability to complete payer credentialing with third‑party payors and enrollment as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Successful completion of medical staff credentialing and clinical privileges commensurate with required services.

Facilities

• Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

Shifts

All (Day shift, mid‑shift, night shift)

Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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