Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook Children’s Heart Center in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist who has completed an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with additional training in managing heart failure, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support devices.

The role includes inpatient and outpatient care, participation in transplant evaluations, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, teaching and mentorship of trainees, and involvement in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient management of pediatric patients with advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
• Care for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices and pre-/post-heart transplantation.
• Participate in heart transplant evaluations and committee activities.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, APPs, pharmacists, social workers and transplant coordinators.
• Engage in teaching, mentorship, and clinical/translational research.
• Contribute to quality improvement and regulatory/compliance initiatives.

Job description

## Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologistApplylocations: Fort Worth, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR-118175**Location:**Dodson Medical Office Building**Department:**Cardiology**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**The Cook Children’s Heart Center is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and collaborative Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to join our growing and nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program in Fort Worth, Texas. Qualified candidates must have completed an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with additional training in management of heart failure, transplant, mechanical assist devices, and be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas.The ideal candidate will have experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology, all aspects of heart failure and transplant cardiology, and demonstrate a strong commitment to exceptional patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.Key Responsibilities* Provide inpatient and outpatient management of pediatric patients with:* Advanced heart failure* Cardiomyopathies* Mechanical circulatory support devices* Pre- and post-heart transplantation* Participate in heart transplant evaluations and selection committee activities.* Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and transplant coordinators.* Participate in shared call coverage for heart failure and transplant services.* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development.* Engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.* Participate in clinical research, translational research, or outcomes-based research consistent with career interests.* Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for transplant programs.The Cook Children’s Heart Center offers a comprehensive and highly collaborative cardiovascular program with a strong culture of innovation and clinical integration.Our physician team includes: • 2 Adult Congenital Cardiologists • 3 Invasive/Interventional Pediatric Cardiologists • 3 Pediatric Electrophysiologists • 1 Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist • 7 Advanced Noninvasive Imaging Cardiologists • 4 General Pediatric Cardiologists• 3 Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons• 8 Advanced Practice Providers Our integrated Heart Center includes: • 2 dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratories • 2 cardiovascular operating rooms • 14-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) • 14-bed dedicated cardiac step-down unit• Dedicated Cardiac MRI magnet• Fully digital echocardiography laboratory with seamless integration across all outreach clinic locations, allowing real-time image review and collaborative interpretationOur cardiovascular surgical team performs approximately 450–500 congenital cardiac surgeries annually, while our catheterization laboratories perform 600–650 interventional, diagnostic, and electrophysiology procedures each year. Cook Children’s is currently undergoing a major cardiovascular expansion that will add: • 1 additional cardiac catheterization laboratories • 2 new cardiovascular operating suites • Expanded echocardiography facilities• New 28-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) • New 28-bed inpatient cardiovascular care space These investments reflect the institution’s long-term commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in pediatric cardiovascular care. Clinical research and academic development are strongly encouraged and supported through the Cook Children’s research infrastructure, including IRB support, grant development resources, and multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities.We offer a highly competitive compensation package with productivity incentives, comprehensive benefits, and an exceptional quality of life. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial and forward-looking pediatric heart center dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care for children and families.