Nemours Children's Health
Pediatric Cardiologist Specializing in Pulmonary Hypertension
Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Job Description
Nemours Cardiac Center has an opening for a pediatric cardiologist with expertise and aspiration to take a leadership role in pulmonary hypertension.
The physician will be provided the support needed inclusive of nursing and administrative support required to build a state-of-the-art pulmonary hypertension program.
Nemours Cardiac Center is an integrated practice unit (IPU) with over 250 employees and consists of a 20-bed cardiac intensive care unit, 15-bed cardiac step-down unit with 3-bed dedicated PACU, 2 hybrid interventional and EP labs, and a cardiac OR.
The clinical staff in the Cardiac Center include three CT surgeons under leadership of the internationally renowned surgeon, Dr. Christian Pizarro, six cardiac intensivists, three cardiac anesthesiologists, twenty-two cardiologists (inclusive of two interventionalists), two electrophysiologists, two heart failure and transplant specialists, two ACHD certified physicians and fourteen advanced practice providers. The Cardiac Center also has two clinical psychologists and a dedicated genetics counselor.
In this IPU, all patient care services needed for optimal cardiac patient care are under the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. The entire team provides services across fetal through Adult Congenital Heart Disease services.
Our academic affiliation is with Thomas Jefferson University (Sidney Kimmell Medical College). In addition, Nemours Cardiac Center has research affiliations with University of Delaware and Christiana Care Health System and research through CardioVascular Center for Research + Innovation (CVCRI).
Nemours has a quaternary care 30-bed NICU, Advanced Delivery Unit and ECMO program recognized for its Excellence. The pediatric subspeciality, radiology support and nationally recognized lymphatic program will provide ample support and expertise for collaboration with patient management.
Nemours Cardiac Center is celebrating 25 years Anniversary this year and is an OPTUM Center of Excellence. The Cardiac Center also has dedicated cardiac nursing that is Magnet designated.
Community HighlightsDelaware has three distinctly different regions, each with its own style, character, and wide range of possibilities to satisfy a spectrum of interests; beaches, state parks, golf courses, vineyards and sophisticated urban attractions.Wilmington is a beautiful city filled with schools, museums, theatres, restaurants, and garden paths. Of note, is the cultural legacy of the duPont Family including the 235-acre Hagley Museum and Library situated along the Brandywine River, and the Nemours Estate which was modeled after Versailles. The Estate is adjacent to Nemours Children's Hospital and offers employees and visitors respite among the decorative arts and scenic gardens.
Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance.
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
About the Team
At Nemours, our physicians work together - across specialties, clinics, and hospitals - to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.
As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.
Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.
Nemours Cardiac Center has an opening for a pediatric cardiologist with expertise and aspiration to take a leadership role in pulmonary hypertension.
The physician will be provided the support needed inclusive of nursing and administrative support required to build a state-of-the-art pulmonary hypertension program.
Nemours Cardiac Center is an integrated practice unit (IPU) with over 250 employees and consists of a 20-bed cardiac intensive care unit, 15-bed cardiac step-down unit with 3-bed dedicated PACU, 2 hybrid interventional and EP labs, and a cardiac OR.
The clinical staff in the Cardiac Center include three CT surgeons under leadership of the internationally renowned surgeon, Dr. Christian Pizarro, six cardiac intensivists, three cardiac anesthesiologists, twenty-two cardiologists (inclusive of two interventionalists), two electrophysiologists, two heart failure and transplant specialists, two ACHD certified physicians and fourteen advanced practice providers. The Cardiac Center also has two clinical psychologists and a dedicated genetics counselor.
In this IPU, all patient care services needed for optimal cardiac patient care are under the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. The entire team provides services across fetal through Adult Congenital Heart Disease services.
Our academic affiliation is with Thomas Jefferson University (Sidney Kimmell Medical College). In addition, Nemours Cardiac Center has research affiliations with University of Delaware and Christiana Care Health System and research through CardioVascular Center for Research + Innovation (CVCRI).
Nemours has a quaternary care 30-bed NICU, Advanced Delivery Unit and ECMO program recognized for its Excellence. The pediatric subspeciality, radiology support and nationally recognized lymphatic program will provide ample support and expertise for collaboration with patient management.
Nemours Cardiac Center is celebrating 25 years Anniversary this year and is an OPTUM Center of Excellence. The Cardiac Center also has dedicated cardiac nursing that is Magnet designated.
Community HighlightsDelaware has three distinctly different regions, each with its own style, character, and wide range of possibilities to satisfy a spectrum of interests; beaches, state parks, golf courses, vineyards and sophisticated urban attractions.Wilmington is a beautiful city filled with schools, museums, theatres, restaurants, and garden paths. Of note, is the cultural legacy of the duPont Family including the 235-acre Hagley Museum and Library situated along the Brandywine River, and the Nemours Estate which was modeled after Versailles. The Estate is adjacent to Nemours Children's Hospital and offers employees and visitors respite among the decorative arts and scenic gardens.
Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance.
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
About the Team
At Nemours, our physicians work together - across specialties, clinics, and hospitals - to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.
As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.
Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.