ACHD Cardiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Announcement: Exciting opportunity for an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist at our organization.
Join our vibrant team and contribute to the well-being of ACHD patients. We are in search of a committed and enthusiastic ACHD cardiologist to enhance our expanding program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional outpatient and inpatient care to ACHD patients.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment strategies.
• Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric cardiology and adult cardiovascular diseases.
• Engage in research projects and initiatives.
• Take part in advocacy efforts for ACHD at both state and national levels.

Facility and Program Details:
Our Heart Care Center is home to the largest ACHD program in Arizona and is the only ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center in the state. The program features a team of 24 cardiologists, 13 cardiac intensivists, 3 cardiovascular surgeons, and 24 advanced practice providers. We provide ambulatory cardiac services throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and have outreach clinics across greater Arizona. Our organization is among the largest pediatric health systems in the nation and serves as a premier hub for pediatric care in the Southwest. Inpatient ACHD services are provided at our facility and in collaboration with our adult partner hospital, a major academic medical center known for its esteemed Norton Thoracic and Barrow Neurologic Institutes. The selected candidate will play a crucial role alongside the Heart Center teams at both locations.

Community Insights:
Phoenix ranks as the fifth largest city in the United States, celebrated for its pleasant climate and abundant sunshine year-round. With access to both ocean and mountain attractions, it consistently earns accolades as one of the best places to live in the country.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent qualification.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Board certified or eligible in Adult Congenital Heart Disease via the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Arizona.

Affiliations and Academic Roles:
Our organization collaborates with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. ACHD cardiologists will hold academic positions within the divisions of Child Health and Internal Medicine.

At our organization, we are dedicated to excellence that transcends clinical care, encompassing education, research, and advocacy. Join our supportive and collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can flourish and significantly impact the lives of patients and their families.

Position Duties

• Patient Care Services:
  • Deliver patient care services for which you are clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
  • Direct patient care on both inpatient and outpatient bases.
  • Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up care.
  • Administer diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
  • Offer urgent/emergent care as required.
  • Aim for optimal patient and family-centered care.
  • Support the hospital's patient satisfaction objectives and division-specific targets.
  • Adhere to divisional standards for patient safety and quality of care.
  • Practice contemporary evidence-based medicine or the latest experience-based approaches.
• Divisional Responsibilities:
  • Set and strive to meet annual goals and objectives for physicians (individual, division, hospital).
  • Support the medical education initiatives of the division, including:
  • Supervising trainees and allied health professionals in delivering inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
  • Conducting teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for trainees.
  • Participating in the education and supervision of trainees and allied health professionals assigned to the division.
  • Engaging in postgraduate continuing education activities within the division.
  • Contribute to the division's research efforts, including initiatives led by other members.
  • Support the growth of the division's programs.
  • Assist with satellite efforts of the division when appropriate.
• Professionalism:
  • Treat colleagues, staff, and patients with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
  • Foster a safe, cooperative, and professional healthcare environment.
  • Uphold the organization's mission, vision, and values, emphasizing family-centered care, clinical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
• Additional Activities:
  • Assist the Division Chief in acting as a liaison to the professional community and the public as needed.
  • Conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside the organization when these activities support divisional clinical and educational programs.
  • Represent the organization in the medical and business communities and to the public in a professional manner.
  • Essential physical and mental skills include:
  • Effective communication via telephone, computer, or other devices.
  • Ability to fulfill after-hours or night call responsibilities as necessary.
  • Consistent attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission:
To promote hope, healing, and the highest quality healthcare for children and their families.

Vision:
We aspire to be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, recognized nationally for outstanding care, innovative research, and advanced medical education.

We will achieve this vision by:

• Providing comprehensive care across various ages, communities, and specialties.
• Investing in innovative research, including new treatments, tools, and technologies.
• Enhancing education and training to cultivate the next generation of clinical leaders.
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families.

Values:

• We prioritize children and families in all our endeavors.
• We deliver exceptional care consistently, every day.
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners, and communities to maximize our impact.
• We set the standards for pediatric healthcare today while innovating for the future.
• We are accountable for ensuring high-quality care is accessible and affordable.