ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST - PULMONARY H

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST - PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

RankTitle ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST - PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Position Number

Position Number 00059243

Location Code

Location Code 449740011 PEDIATRICS/FACULTY/NEW ORLEANS - Clinical Ed. Bldg/Medical School

Location-City

Location-City New Orleans

School/Division

School/Division MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department

Department Pediatrics

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center ( LSUHSC ) and the Heart Center of Manning Family Childrens of New Orleans is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist to serve as the Pulmonary Hypertension Director. The candidate should be an established subspecialist in Pediatric Cardiology with interest and experience in the management of Pulmonary Hypertension. Academic appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (non-tenure, clinical track) and will be determined by the candidates credentials and experience.

Manning Family Childrens is the founding member of a 7-hospital health system called LCMC (Louisiana Childrens Medical Center). The Heart Center Faculty includes a team of 25 physicians including seven cardiac intensivists, two cardiac surgeons, and 4 cardiac anesthesiologists. Subspecialty care in the Heart Center includes non-invasive imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, expertise in Fontan management, home-monitoring, neurodevelopment, pulmonary hypertension, pediatric coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Currently, approximately 300 heart catheterizations (75% interventional) and 300 cardiothoracic surgeries, and 11,000 ambulatory visits are performed each year at Manning Family Childrens.

The hospital is a 247-bed tertiary-care teaching complex located in the historic and vibrant Uptown area of New Orleans. It serves the entire state of Louisiana and the central Gulf Coast region. The hospital completed a $300 million renovation and expansion in 2021 which included a brand new 28-bed state-of-the-art dedicated cardiac intensive care unit, two new and dedicated cardiac operating rooms and two new and dedicated cardiac catheterization suites. Additional capital was spent on general infrastructure such that the hospitals buildings and campus are one of the most beautiful in the country.

The Heart Center at Manning Family Childrens actively participates in teaching LSUHSC students, residents, and our 6 Pediatric Cardiology Fellows. There are active research and quality improvement initiatives.

Position offers competitive benefits, and a compensation package commensurate with training and experience.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education MD or equivalent

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If Other Required Education, please specify Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications/Licenses Required

Certifications/Licenses Required BC/BE (or equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiology; Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before start date.

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Preferred Education

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Certifications/Licenses Preferred

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Posting Number

Posting Number F00883P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( ).

About the School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC , New Orleans Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

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