Pediatric Cardiology Physician

Pediatric Cardiology Physician

The Pediatric Cardiology Physician will:

We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Cardiologist with fetal imaging experience to join our multidisciplinary cardiac care team at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital.

About Our Pediatric Cardiac Center

As a state-designated acute care children's hospital, our dedicated team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists, cardiac nurse practitioners, and cardiac technologists provides comprehensive cardiovascular services for infants, children, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias, and electrical disorders.

We treat: Congenital heart defects, heart murmurs, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, cardiomyopathies, and valvular disorders. Our Pediatric Cardiac Center provides consultative services throughout the hospital, including our renowned Level IV NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Emergency Department. We coordinate advanced cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical services.

Why Join Us?

• Clinical Excellence: One of the largest, most advanced NICUs in the country
• State-designated Regional Perinatal Center
• Advanced cardiac diagnostic capabilities including echo, fetal echo, cardiac MRI/CT
• Pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory
• Magnet-designated facility
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ - 45 minutes to NYC by train, 45 minutes to beaches, one hour to Philadelphia

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired heart diseases in patients from neonatal period through young adulthood
• Perform and interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, stress tests, Holter monitors, and fetal echocardiograms, fetal imaging
• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations as appropriate
• Provide inpatient consultations across NICU, PICU, medical/surgical units, and Emergency Department
• Manage outpatient cardiology clinic for chronic cardiac conditions
• Coordinate care with pediatric cardiac surgeons and subspecialists
• Participate in fetal cardiology program with prenatal consultations
• Counsel families about diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiac team
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

What We Offer:

• Practice Structure: Full-time position with flexible on-call schedule and after-hours call center support.
• Balance of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic. Opportunity for subspecialty focus (fetal cardiology, interventional, imaging, or electrophysiology).
• Support & Environment: Collaborative practice with experienced pediatric cardiologists
• Dedicated cardiac specialty RNs and sonograph
• Academic involvement with residents and medical students
• Career growth opportunities for new graduates and experienced physicians

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Retirement: 401(k) with 5% match and 457(b) plans
• Comprehensive malpractice with tail coverage
• Non-Profit Health System PSLF eligible
• Professional Development: $3,000 annual CME allowance and full reimbursement for boards and licensing
• Generous 44 days of PTO and paid sick leave
• Insurance: Robust health, dental, vision, and Rx plans
• Life & AD&D and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
• Work-Life Support: Backup childcare and family support
• Well-being rewards and EA

Requirements:

• Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board.
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance.
• MD or DO licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey.
• CDS and DEA licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Preferred: BLS, ACLS, PALS certification; advanced echocardiography experience; Interest in fetal cardiology, interventional procedures, or electrophysiology

Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 175,000 - 750,000 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.