Pediatric Cardiologists – Advanced Imaging with Fetal Cardiology Focus #PED245

University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 223,000 - 423,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology, seeks full-time faculty members at any rank with a strong emphasis on fetal cardiology. Join a thriving program within the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance and contribute to outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, procedures, and diagnostic testing.

Academic rank and compensation depend on qualifications; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate or equivalent required.
• Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric cardiology.
• Completed a fourth year of additional training in pediatric advanced imaging.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Collaborative, academically oriented Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in non-invasive cardiac imaging and focus on fetal cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations in pediatric cardiology.
• Performing or supervising procedures and cardio-diagnostic testing.
• Engage in scholarly activity and clinical research.
• Training and supervision of trainees and students within the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance.

Skills

Fetal cardiology imaging

Pediatric echocardiography

Non-invasive cardiac imaging

Education

MD / Medical Doctorate

ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric cardiology

Fellowship in pediatric advanced imaging

Illinois medical licensure / eligibility

Board Certification in Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

Pediatric Cardiologists - Advanced Imaging with Fetal Cardiology Focus #PED245

Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics
Position Type: Faculty
Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $222,600 - $270,200 per year; Associate Professor: $267,600 - $329,200 per year; Professor: $333,200 - $423,100 per year
Chicago, IL, United States

Description

The University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology is seeking full-time faculty members at any rank. The appointees will join a comprehensive congenital heart program and contribute to the continued growth of pediatric and fetal cardiovascular services across the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance, a partnership between the University of Chicago, Advocate Healthcare, and Endeavor Health.

These positions will include a significant emphasis on fetal cardiology. Appointees will join a thriving academic and clinical environment, with responsibilities to include outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, procedures, and cardio-diagnostic testing as applies to the specialty field. Other duties will include scholarly activity, and training and supervision of trainees and students throughout the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance Cardiovascular service line. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

The Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance Heart Program is among the nation's top congenital heart disease programs in the country. Our heart program includes 30 attending cardiologists, 10 categorical and advanced cardiology fellows, three pediatric cardio-thoracic surgeons, and a dedicated cardiac anesthesia service. Our cardiac surgeons perform over 500 cardiac operations per year and achieve outcomes that rank among the best in the nation (STS-CHS-Database). The program has one of the highest ambulatory clinic volumes in the country with clinic sites throughout Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, Northern Illinois, and Northern Indiana. The cardiac program is one of the largest in the Midwest and provides expertise in echocardiography, advanced cardiac imaging CT/MRI, electrophysiology, interventional cardiac catheterization, fetal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, Marfan Syndrome, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, cardiac critical care, preventative cardiology, cardio-oncology, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced therapies for heart failure.

Appointees will be part of a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty and learners at UChicago Medicine (UCM), the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and across the University of Chicago and its affiliates. The Pediatric Advanced Therapy Program currently has two faculty members, three dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), two nurse coordinators, a dietician, psychologist, and a social worker. Appointees will have an opportunity to participate in all aspects of program development, clinical research and serve on multiple national committees.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) have completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric cardiology, 4) have completed a fourth year of additional training in pediatric advanced imaging, and 5) be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.

We especially welcome applicants who are collaborative, academically oriented Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in non-invasive cardiac imaging and a particular focus in fetal cardiology. Advanced expertise in pediatric echocardiography, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiography is preferred.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

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