Pediatric Electrophysiologist (MD/DO)

Inova • Fairfax, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inova Children’s Heart Center at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Electrophysiologist to join their nationally recognized and growing pediatric cardiology program in Northern Virginia. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a comprehensive congenital heart program that provides advanced, multidisciplinary care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease throughout the Greater Washington region. The Heart Center at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has provided exceptional pediatric cardiac care to Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington region for more than 30 years. The program performs approximately 550 cardiac procedures annually, including surgical repair of the most complex congenital heart defects, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The Heart Center offers a seamless continuum of care from infancy through adulthood, including a dedicated Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program. The comprehensive team provides expertise across the full spectrum of congenital and pediatric heart care, including congenital cardiac surgery, outpatient and fetal cardiology, noninvasive imaging, adult congenital cardiology, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure therapies. The Electrophysiology (EP) Program is the largest pediatric and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) electrophysiology program in Northern Virginia, providing care for more than 2,500 patients. The EP team follows nearly 400 children with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), as well as approximately 250 patients enrolled in our dedicated channelopathy program. The program performs 180–200 procedures annually, including electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations, and device implantations. They utilize the latest advances in cardiac rhythm management, including conduction system pacing, leadless pacemakers, and subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) systems. All EP procedures are conducted in a state-of-the-art biplane electrophysiology laboratory equipped with both CARTO™ and EnSite™ three-dimensional mapping systems. These procedures are supported by a highly skilled and collaborative pediatric EP team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. A dedicated advanced practice provider specializing in pediatric electrophysiology oversees remote device monitoring and assists with Holter monitor interpretation. The program is further strengthened by three dedicated pediatric cardiovascular genetic counselors who support the comprehensive channelopathy clinic. The cardiogenetics clinic is the largest of its kind in Northern Virginia and provides evaluation and management for children with inherited arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy syndromes, including long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). Through a close partnership with the adult cardiac services at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, the program offers seamless referral pathways for cascade genetic testing, family screening, and comprehensive evaluation of inherited cardiac conditions, ensuring coordinated care across the lifespan. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. They are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics.
• Successful completion of pediatric residency program.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Electrophysiology fellowship or advanced training in Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• ACLS upon start.
• PALS upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates certified by the International Board of Heart Rhythm (IBHRE) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in dedicated pediatric electrophysiology (EP) clinics, including Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED), channelopathy, and arrhythmia clinics, in collaboration with a senior electrophysiologist.
• Provide consultative EP services for patients at the children's hospital, as well as for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) who have arrhythmias and/or cardiac devices.
• Share procedural responsibilities equally across the full spectrum of EP interventions.
• Play an active role in the education and training of residents and medical students.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Competitive Base and Incentive program
• Sign-On bonuses
• Retention bonuses
• Relocation bonuses
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• Up to $3,500 a year for CME support
• Up to 5 days of CME
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• Up to $10,000 for student loans
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree