Pediatric Cardiologist (MRI/ECHO) - MUSC Faculty

ACHE; James Island (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric cardiologist with advanced training in non-invasive cardiac imaging to join our division at MUSC Health University Medical Center.

Primary responsibilities include performing TTE/TEE and contributing to MRI/CT imaging, with opportunities for fetal cardiology and leadership, teaching fellows, residents, and medical students.

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in pediatric cardiology.
• Minimum of three years of post-training experience.
• Strong interest in advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as noninvasive imaging cardiologist focusing on TTE/TEE and MRI/CT as available.
• Participate in education of pediatric cardiology fellows, residents and medical students.
• Engage in scholarly activities and leadership opportunities aligned with interests.

Skills

Board certification

Pediatric cardiology

Non-invasive imaging

Education

MD or MD-equivalent

Tools

Cardiac MRI

Fetal echocardiography

Job description

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000058528

The ideal candidate will be board certified or board eligible in pediatric cardiology, possess additional training in advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging, and have a minimum of three years of post-training experience. Expertise in cardiac MRI is preferred, but candidates with expertise in fetal cardiology and/or cardiac CT will be considered. Primary clinical responsibilities include serving as a noninvasive imaging cardiologist with a focus on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transthoracic echocardiography (TEE), cardiac MRI and/or fetal echocardiography, with opportunities to perform and interpret cardiac CT based on experience and interest.

Additional clinical, academic and leadership opportunities are available and may be tailored to the candidate’s individual interests. The role also includes active participation in the education of pediatric cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as encouragement and support to pursue individual scholarly and academic interests.

M.D. or M.D. equivalent

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)