Physician/Attending - Anesthesiology (Cardiac)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

About The Position

Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join the nationally recognized Heart Institute in South Florida. The physician provides perioperative care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart patients and contributes to the continued growth of advanced cardiac programs. The role is based in a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric and congenital heart program that offers a full spectrum of cardiovascular services. Clinical work spans cardiac operating rooms, catheterization and electrophysiology labs, hybrid suites, imaging environments, and bedside settings. The physician manages complex cardiovascular physiology, including cyanotic heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, and patients supported by ECMO or VAD. The Heart Institute offers opportunities to participate in advanced programs such as heart transplantation, VAD, ECMO, adult congenital heart disease, and hybrid or robotic procedures. The position is supported by a multidisciplinary team and advanced facilities, including a 34-bed, fully telemetered cardiac inpatient unit. Academic activities may include teaching, research, conferences, quality initiatives, and program development. The academic affiliation is with Florida International University; the position is eligible to apply for a faculty appointment at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology or significant experience in Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia.
Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology.
Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical licensure.
Strong clinical expertise in Congenital Heart Disease and Perioperative Cardiac Care.

Responsibilities

Provide perioperative care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart patients.
Manage complex cardiovascular physiology, including cyanotic heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, and ECMO- or VAD-supported patients.
Contribute to the continued growth of advanced cardiac programs.
Participate in cardiac care across cardiac operating rooms, catheterization and electrophysiology labs, hybrid suites, imaging environments, and bedside settings.
Contribute to teaching, research, conferences, quality initiatives, and program development opportunities.