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Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is seeking a Division Chief to lead our team of Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers in Orlando.
The Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care will serve as the Medical Director for the Comprehensive Cardiac Care Unit, which operates within an integrated practice that unifies cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, and allied practitioners in a dedicated pediatric cardiac critical care unit.
The Division Chief will report to the Chair of Cardiovascular Services in Florida and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with primary responsibility for caring for pediatric patients with congenital and non-congenital cardiovascular problems in a 20-bed admission-to-discharge unit with 24-hour physician and Advanced Practice Provider coverage.
The Division Chief is responsible for their academic, clinical, research and administrative activities relative to the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Service provided in support of the mission and strategic direction of the Nemours Cardiac Center. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of the Cardiac Center’s strategic plan, ensuring all policies, programs and initiatives are followed and are consistent and supportive of the Cardiac Center’s mission, vision, and values.
It is expected that this individual will foster the academic productivity and professional development of its faculty, train pediatric critical care, neonatal and cardiology fellows, and continue our participation in national registries and quality improvement initiatives. Academic appointment through the University of Central Florida School of Medicine will be awarded commensurate upon experience.
Requirements:
- Board-certified/eligible in Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
- Advanced training in Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care (dual fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine or advanced fellowship in pediatric cardiovascular intensive care).
Demonstrated track record of excellence in clinical care and academic development, faculty supervisory experience, a strong focus on education, quality improvement, or clinical research.
Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center, Florida
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is home to our nationally recognized pediatric cardiac center, providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The center integrates advanced clinical services, research, and innovation to deliver exceptional outcomes and family-centered care.
Our cardiac center offers a full spectrum of services, including fetal cardiology, pediatric and adult congenital cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and complex cardiac surgery. The surgical program performs more than 125 pediatric heart surgeries annually, encompassing a wide range of procedures from neonatal repairs to single-ventricle and complex congenital cases. Outcomes are rigorously tracked and benchmarked against national standards, reflecting the center’s commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Our center is distinguished by its advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities, including 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and ICAEL-accredited echocardiography laboratories. The center’s 3D printing lab produces patient-specific heart models to support surgical planning, simulation, and family education, enhancing precision and communication.
Research is an integral component of the cardiac center, with a dedicated Cardiovascular Services Research Department supporting basic, translational, and clinical investigations. Projects focus on epigenetics, AI and data analytics, imaging innovation, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, ensuring that clinical practice is informed by the latest scientific evidence. The program maintains a CAP-accredited biobank of cardiac specimens and participates in national registries and research networks, advancing knowledge in congenital heart disease.
Our heart center emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists, and allied health professionals. This integrated approach ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood and provides a supportive environment for families navigating complex heart conditions.
With a commitment to innovation, research, and family-centered care, our cardiac center combines clinical excellence with the resources and infrastructure needed to support ongoing advancement in pediatric cardiology. Its focus on high-quality outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge technology positions the program as a leader in pediatric cardiac care.
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