Director, Fetal Cardiology - Miami, FL

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Fetal Cardiology, you will lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to expectant mothers and their unborn babies facing complex cardiac conditions. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families by providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for fetal heart abnormalities. The candidate is expected to have demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership success in their career. Additionally, this leader will uphold unwavering integrity and adherence to ethical standards. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in cardiac imaging and fetal echocardiography to lead our fetal cardiology team. Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute is a renowned center of excellence dedicated to providing world-class cardiac care to pediatric patients. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care to children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The Heart Institute offers a wide range of services including the management of patients requiring complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization, invasive electrophysiology, non-invasive imaging (fetal and cardiac MR/CT) and preventive cardiology. Our pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery services are ranked among the nation’s best for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The institute’s cardiac surgical program is one of the most transparent in the world and the first to offer real-time outcomes reporting (https ://rto.nicklauschildrens.org). Our Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion houses a 34-bed cardiac inpatient unit with an acuity adjustable model that allows all rooms to accommodate critically ill patients. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is an affiliate of the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Requirements

MD degree or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine with at least three years of fellowship training in pediatric cardiology with an additional year of training in advanced congenital cardiac imaging and fetal echocardiography
Unrestricted medical license and American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board certified in pediatric cardiology
Should have a Florida license or be eligible for a Florida license
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to listen and tailor information to specific audiences
Collegial and highly collaborative with a track record of fostering a positive workplace culture that promotes teamwork and inclusiveness

Nice To Haves

Preferably have five-plus (5+) years of pediatric echocardiography practice experience with focused expertise in the imaging and management of fetal cardiology patients and their mothers
Experience with developing a fetal cardiology program, and those with an interest and track record for academic success in fetal medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Develop outreach fetal screening opportunities with a growing neonatal/MFM network
Provide inpatient care, opportunities for transthoracic and transesophageal echo
Conduct outpatient clinic responsibilities at our main campus and satellite locations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative approaches to fetal cardiology care
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement within The Heart Institute
Mentor and support the professional development of staff, fellows and medical students, as well as demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence in Pediatric and Fetal Cardiology
Facilitate and strengthen community outreach and advocacy initiatives by fostering collaborative relationships with MFMs and OBs in the local community
Maintain a positive workplace culture that attracts, retains and motivates staff, and empowers their ability to impact decision making