Pediatric Cardiologist with Exercise Physiology Focus

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Children’s Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina invites applications for a Pediatric Cardiologist with interest or expertise in exercise physiology. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized, academically driven pediatric and congenital heart program within a premier academic health system.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical, academic, and programmatic growth of pediatric exercise

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Interest, advanced training, or demonstrated experience in exercise physiology, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, preventive cardiology, sports cardiology, or related areas.
• Experience in the clinical evaluation and management of children and young adults with congenital or acquired cardiovascular disease.
• Strong interest in academic medicine, including clinical program development, education, quality improvement, and research.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical evaluation of patients referred for exercise testing, exercise intolerance, syncope, sports clearance, functional limitation, and cardiopulmonary symptoms.
• Support and help grow pediatric exercise physiology services, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing, interpretation of exercise data, exercise counseling, and collaboration with exercise physiologists and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Provide additional clinical service based on interest and program needs, with opportunities in inpatient or outpatient general cardiology, cardiac imaging, pulmonary hypertension, and adult congenital heart disease.
• Participate in the education and mentorship of fellows, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals and contribute to academic work in exercise physiology, outcomes, quality improvement, and clinical research

Skills

Exercise physiology

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Preventive cardiology

Sports cardiology

Academic medicine

Education

MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

Duke Children’s Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina invites applications for a Pediatric Cardiologist with interest or expertise in exercise physiology. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized, academically driven pediatric and congenital heart program within a premier academic health system.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical, academic, and programmatic growth of pediatric exercise