Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Nemours Childrens Hospital Florida is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician to work at our free-standing Childrens Hospital in Orlando.

The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician will report to the Department Chair of Cardiovascular Services and work in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team with primary responsibility of caring for pediatric patients with congenital and non-congenital cardiovascular problems in a dedicated pediatric cardiac critical care unit.

The cardiac critical care unit has 20 beds with 24 hour APP coverage. This position involves consulting with patients performing tests prescribing treatment for chronic conditions and when necessary referring to an Interventional Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon for Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician is responsible to the Department Chair for their academic clinical research and administrative activities relative to the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Service provided in support of the mission and strategic direction of the Nemours Cardiac Center. The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care physician serves as a member of the Cardiac Critical Care team ensuring the successful integration of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care services into the Cardiac Centers overall business includes contributing to the development and implementation of the Cardiac Centers strategic plan ensuring all policies programs and initiatives are followed and are consistent and supportive of the Cardiac Centers mission vision and values.

The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care physician has organizational collaborative relationships with the following: The Cardiac Center Vice Chair other Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physicians Division Chiefs Medical Directors Nursing and Administrative leaders and Faculty members within the Florida Cardiac Center; Cardiac Center Clinical and Administrative Support staff; and other faculty members within the Nemours System.

Nemours Childrens Cardiac Center Florida

Nemours Childrens Hospital Florida is home to our nationally recognized pediatric cardiac center providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The center integrates advanced clinical services research and innovation to deliver exceptional outcomes and family-centered care.

Our cardiac center offers a full spectrum of services including fetal cardiology pediatric and adult congenital cardiology interventional cardiology electrophysiology heart failure management and complex cardiac surgery. The surgical program performs more than 125 pediatric heart surgeries annually encompassing a wide range of procedures from neonatal repairs to single-ventricle and complex congenital cases. Outcomes are rigorously tracked and benchmarked against national standards reflecting the centers commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.

Our center is distinguished by its advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities including 3D echocardiography cardiac MRI cardiac CT and ICAEL-accredited echocardiography laboratories. The centers 3D printing lab produces patient-specific heart models to support surgical planning simulation and family education enhancing precision and communication.

Research is an integral component of the cardiac center with a dedicated Cardiovascular Services Research Department supporting basic translational and clinical investigations. Projects focus on epigenetics AI and data analytics imaging innovation and neurodevelopmental outcomes ensuring that clinical practice is informed by the latest scientific evidence. The program maintains a CAP-accredited biobank of cardiac specimens and participates in national registries and research networks advancing knowledge in congenital heart disease.

Our heart center emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration bringing together surgeons cardiologists intensivists imaging specialists anesthesiologists and allied health professionals. This integrated approach ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood and provides a supportive environment for families navigating complex heart conditions.

With a commitment to innovation research and family-centered care our cardiac center combines clinical excellence with the resources and infrastructure needed to support ongoing advancement in pediatric cardiology. Its focus on high-quality outcomes multidisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge technology positions the program as a leader in pediatric cardiac care.

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