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The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) seeks two Cardiac Intensivists, at any academic rank, to join its growing and dynamic program.
The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's 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 candidate’s 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 Center’s 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 24,000 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 & Children’s Hospital (Cleveland, OH) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital heart programs which provides additional opportunity for collaborative research.
Provides medical care and treatment to patients.
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. Education Requirement: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required. Licensure Requirement: 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. Physical
- 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 Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: 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"