Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Our Organization

Position Overview

We are in search of a Medical Director for our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program, which is recognized nationally for its excellence. This is a remarkable opportunity for a physician leader who is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care and is eager to enhance the lives of adults living with congenital heart conditions through clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovative practices.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver exceptional outpatient and inpatient care to patients with adult congenital heart disease.

• Provide inpatient ACHD services at our facility and at Dignity-St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized, evidence-based treatment strategies.

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the Medical Director for the ACHD program, providing strategic vision and clinical oversight.

• Drive initiatives for program growth, quality enhancement, and innovative approaches to ACHD care.

• Ensure compliance with ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center standards and work towards their advancement.

• Represent the ACHD program at institutional, regional, and national forums.

Education & Mentorship

• Instruct and mentor medical students, residents, pediatric cardiology fellows, and adult cardiovascular disease fellows.

• Encourage faculty development and promote a collaborative academic atmosphere.

Research & Advocacy

• Engage in and/or lead research projects focused on ACHD.

• Participate in advocacy efforts at both state and national levels.

Facility & Program Information

We operate the largest ACHD program in Arizona, recognized as the only ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center in the state.

• 26 cardiologists

• 15 cardiac intensivists

• 3 cardiovascular surgeons

• 21 advanced practice providers

Our ambulatory cardiac services are available throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, with outreach clinics extending across greater Arizona. Inpatient ACHD care is provided at our facility and at Dignity-St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, a prominent academic medical center that includes the Norton Thoracic Institute and Barrow Neurological Institute.

Community

Phoenix ranks as the fifth largest city in the United States, boasting year-round sunshine, plentiful outdoor activities, and a high standard of living. The area offers convenient access to mountains, lakes, and coastal locations.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree

• Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology (American Board of Pediatrics)

• Board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona

• Proven leadership experience or a strong interest in medical directorship and program development

Academic Affiliation

Our organization is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. ACHD cardiologists hold academic positions within the Divisions of Child Health and Internal Medicine.