Cardiac Critical Care Faculty

The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital (NCH) seeks two Cardiac Intensivists at any academic rank to join its growing and dynamic program.

Candidates must have completed fellowship training in pediatric cardiology and/or critical care that included advanced cardiac intensive care training. Preference will be given to those who are boarded in pediatric cardiology and interested in an academic center with research and leadership opportunities for the candidates professional growth.

The successful applicant will join a group of ten multi-background academic cardiac intensivists and twelve dedicated nurse practitioners devoted to the CTICU providing 24/7 in house coverage. Our free-standing CTICU is a 20-bed unit with 600 admissions per year (medical and surgical). The Heart Centers comprehensive services include hybrid palliation comprehensive single ventricle program thoracic organ transplantation blood conservation strategies and cardiac mechanical support. Current annual clinical metrics include: over 450 cardiothoracic surgeries over 600 cardiac catheterizations and EP procedures and over 24000 cardiology outpatient visits. We have a pediatric and pediatric/adult combined cardiology fellowship programs.

The Heart Center embraces a culture of patient safety and quality transparency value-based care public health awareness excellence in education and engagement in translational/outcomes research. Our program is closely partnered with the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the NCH-Research Institute which provides infrastructure to support the clinical research enterprise. Research opportunities include engaging in basic science research clinical research translational research population-based studies and research-based education or quality improvement initiatives.

The Heart Center is also part of the Congenital Heart Collaborative between the University Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital (Cleveland OH) and Nationwide Childrens Hospital heart programs which provides additional opportunity for collaborative research.

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students residents and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable required.

• Medical License in the State of Ohio required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician required.

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.

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Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet