Staff Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist

Norton Healthcare; Louisville, City of Dunkirk (KY, NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric or adult cardiologist specializing in adult congenital heart disease. This role offers the chance to join a thriving program with a dedicated team of specialists and advanced facilities. You will be part of a collaborative environment focusing on complex interventions and innovative care for a diverse patient population. With opportunities for academic involvement and professional growth, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of cardiology.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in pediatric or adult cardiology.
• Experience in adult congenital heart disease and residency/fellowship certification.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated ACHD team with a growing practice of over 1,300 patients.
• Collaborate with specialized teams for complex cardiac interventions.

Skills

Pediatric Cardiology

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Cardiac Imaging

Electrophysiology

Telemedicine

Education

Medical Degree

Residency Certification

Fellowship Certification

Tools

3-Tesla Philips MRI

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Impella Heart Pump

Job description

Responsibilities

NORTON CHILDREN'S HEART INSTITUTE, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and part of Norton Children's Medical Group, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric or adult cardiologist specializing in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), with an academic role at the assistant or associate professor level. Norton Children's Heart Institute is a growing program with outcomes that rival similar programs in the region. The ideal candidate will join a full-service program comprising a team of 35 pediatric cardiovascular specialists, including three pediatric cardiovascular surgeons. Our cardiologists have expertise in pediatric cardiology, heart failure and transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, adult congenital and pediatric interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, fetal cardiology, telemedicine, and pediatric and adult electrophysiology. Additionally, we have designated anesthesiologists for cardiac procedures and a specialized critical care team.

About the Position

1. Accepting applicants from adult cardiology and pediatric cardiology pathways.
2. A growing practice with more than 1,300 ACHD patients.
3. A dedicated ACHD team of three ACHD physicians, two nurse practitioners, a nurse clinician, and a social worker.
4. ACHD surgical program.
5. ACHD catheterization and electrophysiology programs with capabilities for complex interventions, including transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement and temporary mechanical support (intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella heart pump).
6. Collaboration with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Structural Heart Program for additional complex interventions, including transcatheter tricuspid and aortic valve replacement and MitraClip procedure.
7. Collaboration with the local adult hospital's ventricular assist device program.
8. New catheterization and electrophysiology lab and cardiac intensive care unit.
9. CT and MRI capability with new 3-Tesla Philips MRI scanners and transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
10. Opportunity for ACHD travel clinic.

Qualifications

Medical degree/diploma
Board certified/board eligible
Residency/fellowship certification