Pediatric Cardiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

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

The selected candidate will become part of a dedicated team of academic pediatric cardiologists, offering a comprehensive range of clinical pediatric cardiology services. Areas of expertise include:

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

Academic positions will be available starting at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with adjustments made 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. A new, state-of-the-art medical center was inaugurated in 2021, which now houses pediatric cardiac imaging services, including echocardiography, stress testing, and catheterization laboratories equipped with two advanced biplane Siemens Artis q.Zen systems. Our Heart program has been recognized among the top 10 by US News and World Report, performing around 300 cardiac surgeries annually and conducting numerous catheterization procedures. We also carry out approximately 9,000 echocardiograms each year, including 1,100 fetal echocardiograms.

Our Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with the Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, and School of Medicine, committed to providing whole-person care with a high standard of clinical excellence. The 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, we have been devoted to excellence in healthcare, research, and education. We are currently enhancing our research capabilities through a new collaborative center and various program endowments.

We also prioritize a faith-based approach to holistic health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to embody the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ, striving for compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and wholeness.

Loma Linda, Redlands, and the 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, with adjustments based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives, which are governed by departmental compensation plans. Detailed discussions regarding compensation will occur during the recruitment process. Our benefits package includes:

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

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

As a California employer, residency in California is required by the start date. Please note that this position is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.