Physician – Director of Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Cardiology

Ochsner Health

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About The Position

Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking Director of Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant physician to join an existing pediatric heart failure/heart transplant cardiologist and a newly hired heart failure/transplant physician assistant in the only pediatric heart transplant center in Louisiana. This position includes care of patients with cardiomyopathies, heart failure, transplant, congenital heart disease, and ventricular assist devices. The transplant team is supported by dedicated transplant coordinators, transplant psychologist, transplant social worker, transplant pharmacist, and palliative care team. Ochsner Health has all pediatric cardiac sub-specialties including EP, ACHD, interventional cardiology, imaging including echocardiography and cardiac MRI and CT, and fetal cardiology. We have three congenital heart surgeons and a dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Ochsner is an active participant in PHTS and ACTION. Interested applicants should be BC/BE in pediatric cardiology and have completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric heart failure/heart transplant or minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. In addition to patient care, the physician will be responsible for the education of Tulane-Ochsner pediatric residents and medical students, and our own University of Queensland medical students.

Requirements

• BC/BE in pediatric cardiology.
• Completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric heart failure/heart transplant or a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with cardiomyopathies, heart failure, transplant, congenital heart disease, and ventricular assist devices.
• Educate Tulane-Ochsner pediatric residents and medical students.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including transplant coordinators, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, and palliative care.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in the only pediatric heart transplant center in Louisiana.
• Access to a comprehensive Pediatrics Program with over 230 physicians.
• Involvement in a new, comprehensive, dedicated Children’s Hospital expected to open in 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree