Pediatric Electrophysiologist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a board-certified/eligible academic physician specializing in electrophysiology. The candidate will join our team to provide exemplary medical care, oversee patient management, and contribute to the education of medical students and residents.

With over 24,000 outpatient encounters annually, the Heart Center is committed to cost-effective care, providing advanced services in pediatric cardiology. Applicants should hold appropriate medical qualifications and will be part of a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is required.
• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on division needs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid patient diagnosis.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent

Graduate of an approved Fellowship program

Job description

Overview

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in conjunction with The Ohio State University Department of Pediatrics in Columbus, Ohio seeks a board-certified/eligible, academic physician at any professorial level with advanced training in electrophysiology to join our team of two full‑time electrophysiologists, two advance practice providers and one EP/Pacemaker nurse. Additionally, the successful candidate will participate in a limited amount of general pediatric cardiology that includes night call and in‑patient consult service. The Heart Center is a dedicated hospital service‑line that carries the mission of providing state‑of‑the‑art, cost‑effective care to our patients with congenital and acquired heart disease regardless of age. The Heart Center has over 24,000 out‑patient encounters per year including multiple specialty clinics (e.g. Fontan, muscular dystrophy, preventive care, cardiogenetic). In‑patient medical discharges average 1,300/yr including more than 450 annual surgeries. The Heart Center has 50 cardiologists and four cardiothoracic surgeons, a dedicated 20‑bed CTICU and 24‑bed cardiac stepdown unit, and a dedicated administration team. Excellent services in cardiac intensive and stepdown care, catheterization and intervention, non‑invasive imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure and heart/heart‑lung/lung transplantation are on‑site. The Heart Center has a robust adult congenital heart service. The population served includes the regional population, a large number of referred cases for advanced intervention and surgery, an extensive state‑wide outpatient network (pediatric and adult congenital) and patients managed with regional partners including the newly formed Congenital Heart Collaborative. Our program is integrated with the Center for Cardiovascular Research as well as the Center for Genomic Research. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a 696‑bed stand‑alone children’s hospital and is the pediatric teaching facility for The Ohio State University School of Medicine.

Job Description Summary

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols; monitors patient progress and adjusts plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up‑to‑date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up‑to‑date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, flexing/extending of neck, fumes/gases/vapors, lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑40 lbs, loud noises, patient equipment, pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs, reaching above shoulder, squat/kneel.
• FREQUENTLY: computer skills, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, repetitive hand/arm use, sitting, standing, walking.
• CONTINUOUSLY: audible speech, color vision, decision making, depth perception, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, seeing – far/near.

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"