Pediatric Advance Imaging Cardiologist

Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist

The Cook Children's Heart Center is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and collaborative Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist to join our growing and nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program in Fort Worth, Texas. Qualified candidates must have completed an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with additional training or substantial experience in advanced imaging and be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas. The ideal candidate will have experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology and demonstrate a strong commitment to exceptional patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

The Cook Children's Heart Center offers a comprehensive and highly collaborative cardiovascular program with a strong culture of innovation and clinical integration. Our physician team includes:

• 2 Adult Congenital Cardiologists
• 3 Invasive/Interventional Pediatric Cardiologists
• 3 Pediatric Electrophysiologists
• 1 Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist
• 7 Advanced Noninvasive Imaging Cardiologists
• 4 General Pediatric Cardiologists
• 3 Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• 8 Advanced Practice Providers

In addition to a robust general cardiology practice, our program offers advanced expertise in fetal echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and advanced 3D visualization and modeling supported by a fully integrated in-house 3D imaging and printing laboratory.

Our integrated Heart Center includes:

• 2 dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratories
• 2 cardiovascular operating rooms
• 14-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
• 14-bed dedicated cardiac step-down unit
• Dedicated Cardiac MRI magnet
• Fully digital echocardiography laboratory with seamless integration across all outreach clinic locations, allowing real-time image review and collaborative interpretation

Our cardiovascular surgical team performs approximately 450500 congenital cardiac surgeries annually, while our catheterization laboratories perform more than 600650 interventional, diagnostic, and EP procedures each year. Cook Children's is currently undergoing a major cardiovascular expansion that will add:

• 2 additional cardiac catheterization laboratories
• 2 new cardiovascular operating suites
• Expanded echocardiography facilities
• New 28-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
• New 28-bed inpatient cardiovascular care space

These investments reflect the institution's long-term commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in pediatric cardiovascular care.

Interest in clinical research and academic development is welcome but not required. Cook Children's research infrastructure includes dedicated Heart Center research staff for IRB support, grant development, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Cook Children's offers a highly competitive compensation package with productivity incentives, comprehensive benefits, and an exceptional quality of life. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the region offers no state income tax, affordable housing, outstanding schools, a thriving economy, and a family-friendly community in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial and forward-looking pediatric heart center dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care for children and families.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license required (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Successful completion of a pediatrics residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or approved by the American Medical Association (AMA).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in the applicable specialty.