Pediatric Cardiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Cardiologist Opportunity

Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP) and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital (MFCH) Affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital and New York Medical College

Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP), in affiliation with Boston Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at New York Medical College (NYMC), invites applications for a full-time  Pediatric Cardiologist  to join the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at  Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital (MFCH) , located on the Westchester Medical Center (WMC) campus in Valhalla, NY.

Position Overview

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology comprises a dedicated multidisciplinary team of nine pediatric cardiologists and two congenital heart surgeons providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease. We are seeking an additional Pediatric Cardiologist to support our expanding cardiac program and to contribute to the academic, clinical, and educational missions of the division. We are seeking a general pediatric cardiologist, well suited to practice in a busy outpatient setting. Additional responsibilities can be crafted based on the faculty’s interest, including fetal cardiology, inpatient cardiology, exercise stress testing, or preventative cardiology.

Our Heart Center offers cardiac services throughout the Westchester Medical Center network as well as the Hudson Valley. This includes our comprehensive Surgical Center offering surgical palliation and correction for all congenital heart defects along with our new Center for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. We offer the full range of non-invasive services including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, fetal echocardiography and a new Fetal Care Center. We maintain full capabilities in interventional cardiology and cardiac critical care in addition to a comprehensive cardiac MRI and rapidly growing CT program. Opportunities for collaboration with our world class adult colleagues exist and equipment throughout the hospital remains state-of-the-art through an enterprise-wide capital management program.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a passion for programmatic growth and innovation
• Be eligible for an academic appointment at New York Medical College, commensurate with experience and scholarly achievements

About Our Program

BCHP is a multispecialty pediatric group practice of over 300 physicians, providing tertiary and quaternary care across the region in close collaboration with Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The network encompasses 33 pediatric primary care practices and offers integrated access to the expertise and resources of Boston Children’s Hospital, ensuring excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital serves as the regional quaternary care center for the Hudson Valley and is the only dedicated children’s hospital in the region. The hospital is home to:

• 150 pediatric beds, including an 18-bed PICU, 55-bed NICU, and a dedicated pediatric emergency department
• Comprehensive subspecialty services and advanced pediatric surgical programs
• A vibrant academic environment, supporting a large categorical pediatric residency and multiple pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs

Location and Lifestyle

Our location in Westchester County offers the ideal balance of academic opportunity and quality of life:

• Very close proximity to New York City, with easy access to world-class cultural, entertainment and professional opportunities
• The beauty and livability of the Hudson Valley, featuring nationally recognized public schools, diverse housing options, and abundant recreational opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

BCHP offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Excellent base salary and total compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including malpractice coverage, health, dental, and life insurance (with fertility benefits)
• 401(k) retirement plan, CME allowance, and generous paid time off
• The salary range for this opportunity is $275,000-$325,000 based on experience.

Interested applicants should forward their CV and cover letter to:

Jeff Vergales, MD, MS, MBA

Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

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BCHP will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.