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University of South Alabama Health System

Pediatric Cardiologist

University of South Alabama Health System, New York, New York, United States

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Overview

USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine across multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments that improve health and overall wellbeing. Responsibilities

The Department of Pediatrics at the Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible (BC/BE) Pediatric Cardiologist for a faculty position. The ideal candidate should manage both inpatient and outpatient general pediatric cardiology cases and perform non-invasive testing, including EKG, Holter/Event monitoring, exercise stress testing, and echocardiography. Additional training in fetal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and/or cardiac CT is preferred but not required. USA Health is a comprehensive academic health system comprising USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Providence Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, and USA Health Physician Enterprise. The Children's & Women's Hospital is a 250-bed facility with a 95-bed NICU, 20-bed PICU, 67 medical-surgical beds, and a 25-bed emergency room. The Pediatric Cardiology division manages over 3,000 outpatient visits annually. The perinatal cardiology program collaborates with maternal-fetal medicine, performing about 300 fetal echocardiograms each year. The division also offers rural outreach and telemedicine clinics for adult congenital heart disease, in partnership with regional specialists. Inpatient care is provided at the Children's & Women's Hospital, the primary referral center and home to the area's only Level III NICU, admitting approximately 900 patients annually. Cardiac surgery referrals are primarily made to centers in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive pediatric cardiology care in inpatient and outpatient settings, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, participating in medical student and resident education, and contributing to academic and clinical initiatives. Candidates must have completed fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiology and be board certified or eligible. Academic rank is open to Assistant or Associate Professor, based on experience and scholarly productivity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse, collegial department committed to faculty growth, enjoying the climate, affordability, and quality of life on the Gulf Coast. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a team dedicated to advancing pediatric cardiology care. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.

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