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Pediatric Heart Failure Transplant Faculty - CE Line

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Pediatric Heart Failure Transplant Faculty - CE Line The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University seeks a board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in pediatric heart failure, ventricular assist devices (VAD), and heart transplantation to join the PACT program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH).

The successful candidate will join the Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Therapies (PACT) program at LPCH, with responsibilities for clinical care, teaching, and academic program development in heart failure and heart transplantation, including VADs. The PACT program provides comprehensive care to children with all stages of heart failure. We perform approximately 25 heart transplants and 15 VAD implants annually, with a complex patient mix. Outcomes in the PACT program are outstanding. The group currently includes eight cardiology faculty and is directed by David Rosenthal, MD.

Candidates should be eligible for appointment in the Clinician Educator Line. The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educator is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need. Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The position is open to applicants at all ranks.

They will join a nationally recognized group of pediatric cardiologists who provide clinical care and conduct research within The Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center at LPCH. The Center performs approximately 600 surgical cases annually and treats a highly complex patient population with outstanding outcomes. There are extensive opportunities for prospective clinical and translational research through collaborations with investigators in the School of Medicine (Departments of Pediatrics, Medicine, Radiology and Health Research and Policy), School of Engineering, the Stanford Program in Bio-X, and the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute.

The Stanford Department of Pediatrics is committed to advancing the health of infants, children, and adolescents through innovative medical care, research, education, training, and advocacy. With over 400 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists, our department is one of the largest in the Stanford University School of Medicine. We offer broad-based training in general pediatrics, critical care, and pediatric subspecialties across ambulatory, inpatient and community settings.

Responsibilities

Outpatient clinics in heart failure and transplantation, including attending in the clinic and covering telephone consults in conjunction with the NP staff.

Inpatient responsibilities including covering the PACT service in the ACCU and CVICU units, with weekend and overnight call.

Outreach clinics in heart failure and transplantation.

Supervision and clinical support of advanced practitioners in heart failure, VAD, and transplantation.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must have a medical degree (MD) or equivalent. Candidates should have clinical training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology (completed fellowship and be board eligible/certified).

Equal Employment Opportunity : Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include in their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

How to Apply Please submit a CV and cover letter with an optional discussion of how your work and experience fosters additional dimensions to the university’s mission and values.

Compensation

Base pay range:

$294,000 - $357,000 per year

Clinical Assistant: $294,000 - $313,000

Clinical Associate: $339,000 - $357,000

Clinical Professor: $414,000 - $442,000

Notes: The base pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It may not include all components of faculty compensation or pay from participation in departmental incentive programs.

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