Description

Excellent BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist Opportunity

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute provides nationally acclaimed cardiovascular care in south central Pennsylvania. Our high volume, reputable, well-supported organization is seeking a pediatric cardiologist.

About the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI):

• UPMC HVI for south central PA expands across 6 different hospitals in the central PA region
• Pediatric Cardiology and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) service lines are deeply integrated in HVI.
• Our institute is physician-centric and has shared governance
• Good work/life balance associated with a large practice
• We host a comprehensive, fully accredited noninvasive department which includes accredited pediatric echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, exercise stress testing, cardiometabolic testing including VO2 max for pediatric patients, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI

About the Position:

• The role centers on general pediatric cardiology care with duties spanning inpatient general cardiology service and outpatient clinics, alongside consultation for Pediatrics, PICU, and NICU
• Call duties are shared on a 1:4 basis
• Generous compensation package including guaranteed base salary
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• Commencement Bonus
• CME allowance
• Retirement savings and match
• Moving relocation reimbursement and much more
• Not an H-1B or J-1Visa opportunity

Qualifications and team environment: Candidates must be ABMS BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologists capable of performing neonatal and pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms. Comfortable interpreting ECG, Holter, Stress testing. Experience in fetal echocardiography and other advance cardiac imaging (Cardiac MRI, CT) is a plus but not required.

This role involves supporting both the ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care, focusing on providing exceptional pediatric cardiac care in a collaborative environment.

The division includes 4 full-time pediatric cardiologists and cardiac sonographers supported by a strong team.

Cardiac surgeries, catheter-based interventions, and ECMO are referred to Tertiary care Children's Hospitals and patients return to us for follow-up care.

Additional roles and community: The position involves collaboration with leadership to meet program goals, emphasizes safety and quality of care, and includes opportunities for teaching medical students, advance practice provider (APP) and residents. The location offers a safe, family-friendly environment with access to cultural and outdoor activities.

About Central Pennsylvania:

Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World.

Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes-a composite cost of living index in 2024 of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia-it's a great place to grow a career and family.

Listed among Forbes.com "America's Most Livable Cities," we are a two-to-three-hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

For the latest information on this opportunity, please submit your CV to Shelly Miller, Manager, Cardiovascular/Thoracic Outreach & Recruitment millersa15@upmc.edu . Please visit www.upmc.com/services/south-central-pa/heart-vascular for additional information regarding.

About UPMC:

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UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences , UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees - including more than 5,000 physicians - care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com .