Pediatric Cardiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Cardiologist

Our organization is in search of a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist with a focus on non-invasive imaging. While a fourth year of training in non-invasive imaging is preferred, it is not mandatory.

The ideal candidate will become part of a dedicated team of academic pediatric cardiologists, offering a comprehensive range of clinical pediatric cardiology services. This includes expertise in:

• Multi-modal diagnostic imaging
• Interventional cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Fetal cardiology
• Heart failure management
• Cardiac transplantation
• Pulmonary hypertension

Academic positions are available starting at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with adjustments based on prior experience.

Our Children’s Hospital is a 364-bed tertiary/quaternary facility located in Loma Linda, California, serving the pediatric population of the Inland Empire and the Greater Southern California area. In 2021, we inaugurated a state-of-the-art medical center that houses advanced pediatric cardiac imaging services, including:

• Echocardiography
• Stress testing
• Catheterization laboratories, featuring two new biplane Siemens Artis q.Zen labs

Our Heart program has been recognized among the top 10 programs by US News and World Report, performing around 300 cardiac surgeries and numerous catheterization procedures annually. We conduct approximately 9,000 echocardiograms each year, including 1,100 fetal echocardiograms.

We are affiliated with a leading medical center, Children’s Hospital, and School of Medicine, committed to providing whole-person care with a high standard of clinical excellence. Our Medical Center is the largest tertiary referral source in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, catering to a population nearing 4 million.

For over a century, our organization has been devoted to excellence in healthcare, research, and education. We are currently expanding our research initiatives through a new collaborative center and program endowments.

As a faith-based organization, we integrate a holistic approach to health care, inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, aiming to promote compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and wholeness.

Loma Linda, Redlands, and nearby areas are situated at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. The region offers easy access to deserts, ski resorts, beaches, and major cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, all within a 45 to 90-minute drive. The local educational institutions are among the finest in California.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $296,000 to $345,000 , adjusted according to experience and faculty rank. This figure does not encompass variable compensation or additional productivity incentives, which are determined by departmental compensation plans. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Loan repayment options (if eligible)

For more information on loan forgiveness programs, please refer to the relevant resources.

Please note that residency in California is required upon starting this position. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.