Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
About The Position
Inova Children’s Hospital is seeking an Associate Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) in Falls Church, Virginia. In close partnership with the Medical Director, this physician will provide senior clinical leadership and oversight to support exceptional clinical performance, high-quality patient care, and the continued advancement of the PCICU. The position includes 0.8 FTE clinical responsibilities and 0.2 FTE administrative responsibilities. The Associate Medical Director will work with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary team to strengthen care delivery, advance quality and safety initiatives, and support educational and scholarly activities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to care for infants, children, and young adults with congenital heart defects and acquired heart disease. The 12-bed PCICU is part of the Inova Heart Center and cares for approximately 400 patients annually. It has advanced patient-monitoring technology, is ECMO-capable, participates in the PC4 registry, and conducts weekly reviews of patient-safety and quality data. The multidisciplinary team includes advanced practice providers, specially trained nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacists, nutritionists, child life specialists, rehabilitation therapists, case managers, social workers, and other pediatric allied health professionals. The PCICU works in coordination with Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, including its Adult Congenital Program. Inova Children’s Hospital is located on the Inova Fairfax Campus and is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated pediatric hospital. The campus includes a 226-bed pediatric hospital, a Level IV NICU, PICU, PCICU, specialty and medical/surgical units, pediatric transport services, a Pediatric Emergency Department, and a Pediatric Surgery Center.
Requirements
- More than 5 years of post-fellowship experience as an attending in pediatric cardiac critical care.
- Meet one of the following training and certification pathways: board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine or Pediatric Cardiology with an additional fourth-year advanced fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care; double board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology; or board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology with an advanced fellowship in pediatric cardiac anesthesia and post-training experience in pediatric cardiac critical care.
- Board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty as outlined in the required qualifications.
- For candidates who completed training abroad, equivalent training and qualifications and ECFMG certification are required.
- Current unrestricted Virginia medical license, or eligibility for licensure, at the time of hire.
- Ability to successfully complete third-party payer credentialing and enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
- Successful completion of Medical Staff credentialing and attainment of appropriate clinical privileges to perform the required services.
Nice To Haves
- Strong interest in clinical research and medical education; opportunities are available for faculty appointments at the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s regional campus.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership and oversight for the PCICU in partnership with the Medical Director.
- Oversee clinical practice and support high-quality patient care and clinical performance.
- Mentor physicians and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary team to strengthen care delivery.
- Advance quality and safety initiatives.
- Support educational and scholarly activities within the PCICU.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Team member wellness program
- Competitive base compensation and incentive program
- Potential sign-on, retention, and relocation bonuses
- Inova retirement-plan match on the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day
- 457B retirement plan available to physicians at 0.5 FTE and greater
- Up to $3,500 per year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- Up to $10,000 for student loans
- Paid parental leave
- Potential physician leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
