The Heart Institute at the CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH OF UPMC Is EXPANDING!

With a strategic plan for growth and expansion, the Division of Cardiology within the Heart Institute of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC / University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting additional faculty positions.

TWO IMAGING FACULTY WITH EXPERTISE IN CARDIAC MR or FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

We are recruiting for two imagers with a focus on FETAL echocardiography or cardiac MRI. Completion of a 4th year imaging fellowship plus skill and independence in transesophageal echocardiography is a requirement. Faculty will join an outstanding imaging team: Including eleven echocardiographers, 16 pediatric sonographers in a highly productive echo lab – with over 18,000 echocardiograms, including over 1200 fetal echo's and 550 TEE's.

Echocardiography program covers Children's Hospital, Magee Women's hospital and multiple outreach sites and a robust tele-echo program. The cMR pediatric cardiology position is to join a strong partnership between cardiology and radiology. CHP has a state-of-the-art MRI facility with a new 3D lab and plans for growth with an additional cardiac MRI scanner. Further collaboration with the adult cardiology program for ACHD cMR program is anticipated. Candidates must be board-eligible/certified in pediatric cardiology.

ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE FACULTY

The division of cardiology is seeking a pediatric cardiologist with interest in inpatient cardiology – to join our pediatric cardiology hospitalist program, currently staffed by two hospitalists. Interest in clinical pathways, quality outcomes and cost-analysis research is preferred. Educational skill and passion are a must.

OUTPATIENT PREVENTATIVE CARDIOLOGY

The Division of Cardiology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC / University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting for additional faculty to join the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program. The well-established ACHD program is currently supported by one ACHD physician, 2 advanced practice providers, a dedicated RN, research coordinator and social worker. The applicant should have expertise in the management of adult congenital heart disease with prominent clinical, teaching and research skills. He or she will be working closely with division chief and hospital leadership to lead program development. Candidates must be board-eligible/ certified in pediatric cardiology or adult cardiovascular diseases and in adult congenital heart disease.

The Heart Institute provides comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiovascular services to the tri-state region and consists of 25 pediatric cardiologists, 4 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, 5 pediatric cardiac intensivists and 9 cardiology fellows along with 12 physician extenders and a staff of over 100. The Heart institute is currently ranked 12th in the US News and World report ranking for pediatric cardiac programs. The Cardiac surgical program is one of the top in the country, with a 3-star rating from Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) in the most recent survey.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC has been named to U.S. News & World Report's 2015-16 Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals, one of only 10 hospitals in the nation to earn this distinction. Consistently voted one of America's most livable cities, Pittsburgh is a great place for young adults and families alike.

The positions come with a competitive salary and faculty appointment commensurate with experience and qualifications at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested individuals should forward letter of intent, curriculum vitae and three (3) letters of references. Informal inquiries are also encouraged.

Contact information:

Jacqueline Kreutzer, MD, FSCAI, FACC.
Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Telephone: 412-692-3216
E-mail: Jacqueline.kreutzer@chp.edu

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled