Chief Pediatric Cardiology

Chief Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Chief Pediatric Cardiology to lead our team at The Children's Hospital. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, as reflected in our numerous accolades and our unique culture where people truly come first with a focus on quality.

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 neonates, 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
• 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
• Coordinate 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
• Lead the Pediatric Cardiology Team and expand practice

What We Offer:
• Practice Structure: Full-time position with shared 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 sonographers
• 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 reimbursement for licensing and dues
• 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 EAP

Saint Peter’s as an Employer of Choice

At Saint Peter’s, we strive to offer the perfect balance of career satisfaction, service to the community and opportunity for growth. Saint Peter's is an exceptional destination for physicians and mid-level providers due to our mission-driven environment that’s built on a commitment to high-quality care and a culture of extraordinary support. We strive to address social determinants of health and offer preventive care and a food by prescription program for patients. Middlesex County is one of the most diverse areas in the country, allowing you to work with a diverse patient population. You'll enjoy ample opportunities to participate in community outreach through our many community awareness and education events.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology
• Minimum of 7-10 years post-fellowship clinical experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Eligible/Active MD license in New Jersey
• Federal DEA registration
• Maintain competency by participating in relevant continuing education programs and certification maintenance programs
• Demonstrated record of excellence in clinical care, program development, and leadership

Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System ranges from $175,000 - $750,000, 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.