Pediatric Cardiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Cardiologist

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

The ideal candidate will become part of a dedicated team of academic pediatric cardiologists, offering a comprehensive range of clinical pediatric cardiology services. This includes expertise in:

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

Academic positions will be available starting at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with adjustments 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 labs 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. Each year, we perform approximately 9,000 echocardiograms, 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 comprehensive care at an exceptional level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center is the largest tertiary referral center in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, catering to a population nearing 4 million.

For over a century, our organization has been devoted to excellence in healthcare, research, and education. We are currently enhancing our research capabilities through the establishment of a new collaborative research center and various program endowments.

We also prioritize a faith-based approach to holistic healthcare. As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, our mission is to embody the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ, striving to "make man whole." Our core values include Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness .

Loma Linda, Redlands, and the neighboring 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 urban centers 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 , adjusted according to years of experience and faculty rank. This figure does not encompass variable compensation or additional productivity incentives and is subject to departmental compensation policies. 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
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Loan repayment options for state and federal programs (if eligible)

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

Important Note: A California residency is required upon the start date for this position. Additionally, this opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.