International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis
Physician - Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Cardiologist
International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Overview
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Position Summary
Ochsner Children's Hospital is recruiting a pediatric cardiologist to direct our Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Program in New Orleans, LA.
This position includes care of patients with cardiomyopathies, heart failure, transplant, congenital heart disease, and ventricular assist devices. Candidates would be joining two heart failure/heart transplant cardiologists and a newly hired heart failure/transplant physician assistant in the only pediatric heart transplant center in Louisiana. The transplant team is supported by dedicated transplant coordinators, transplant psychologist, transplant social worker, transplant pharmacist, and palliative care team. Ochsner Health has all pediatric cardiac sub‑specialties including EP, ACHD, interventional cardiology, imaging including echocardiography and cardiac MRI and CT, and fetal cardiology. We have 3 congenital heart surgeons and a dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Responsibilities
Provide clinical care for patients with cardiomyopathies, heart failure, heart transplant and congenital heart disease. Perform and oversee heart transplant procedures and management of ventricular assist device patients. Collaborate with transplant coordinators, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and palliative care team. Educate Tulane‑Ochsner pediatric residents, medical students and University of Queensland medical students. Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric heart failure/heart transplant or minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. Active participation in PHTS and ACTION. What We Offer
Ochsner Children's Hospital includes a 67‑bed Level IV NICU, a 14‑bed PICU, a 12‑bed pediatric CV‑ICU, a NAEC‑accredited level IV, 4‑bed Pediatric EMU and a 44‑bed Pediatric Acute Care unit, with a dedicated pediatric emergency room, supported by a 24‑7 pediatric and neonatal transport team utilizing rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft, as well as ground transport. We recently began construction on a new 5‑story Children’s Hospital on our main campus in New Orleans, with expected opening at the start of 2028. Ochsner Children’s is a leader in healthcare innovation. Physician inbox messages are "co‑piloted" with AI responses that reduce physician time responding to patient messages and we are introducing "Deep Scribe" ambient listening technology in our clinics, where the physician note is written in real time by AI during the patient encounter. Ochsner Children’s has an ACGME‑accredited pediatric residency program and is responsible for teaching pediatric residents from the Tulane‑Ochsner Pediatric Residency program and medical students from both Tulane and the University of Queensland. Ochsner Children’s has been ranked in multiple subspecialties in US News and World Report's top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the US for 8 years in a row. #1 Ranked Children’s Hospital in Louisiana! How to Apply
If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Thomas Young, Co‑Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at
courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org . Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Equal Opportunity Statement
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504‑842‑4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Position Summary
Ochsner Children's Hospital is recruiting a pediatric cardiologist to direct our Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Program in New Orleans, LA.
This position includes care of patients with cardiomyopathies, heart failure, transplant, congenital heart disease, and ventricular assist devices. Candidates would be joining two heart failure/heart transplant cardiologists and a newly hired heart failure/transplant physician assistant in the only pediatric heart transplant center in Louisiana. The transplant team is supported by dedicated transplant coordinators, transplant psychologist, transplant social worker, transplant pharmacist, and palliative care team. Ochsner Health has all pediatric cardiac sub‑specialties including EP, ACHD, interventional cardiology, imaging including echocardiography and cardiac MRI and CT, and fetal cardiology. We have 3 congenital heart surgeons and a dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Responsibilities
Provide clinical care for patients with cardiomyopathies, heart failure, heart transplant and congenital heart disease. Perform and oversee heart transplant procedures and management of ventricular assist device patients. Collaborate with transplant coordinators, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and palliative care team. Educate Tulane‑Ochsner pediatric residents, medical students and University of Queensland medical students. Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric heart failure/heart transplant or minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. Active participation in PHTS and ACTION. What We Offer
Ochsner Children's Hospital includes a 67‑bed Level IV NICU, a 14‑bed PICU, a 12‑bed pediatric CV‑ICU, a NAEC‑accredited level IV, 4‑bed Pediatric EMU and a 44‑bed Pediatric Acute Care unit, with a dedicated pediatric emergency room, supported by a 24‑7 pediatric and neonatal transport team utilizing rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft, as well as ground transport. We recently began construction on a new 5‑story Children’s Hospital on our main campus in New Orleans, with expected opening at the start of 2028. Ochsner Children’s is a leader in healthcare innovation. Physician inbox messages are "co‑piloted" with AI responses that reduce physician time responding to patient messages and we are introducing "Deep Scribe" ambient listening technology in our clinics, where the physician note is written in real time by AI during the patient encounter. Ochsner Children’s has an ACGME‑accredited pediatric residency program and is responsible for teaching pediatric residents from the Tulane‑Ochsner Pediatric Residency program and medical students from both Tulane and the University of Queensland. Ochsner Children’s has been ranked in multiple subspecialties in US News and World Report's top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the US for 8 years in a row. #1 Ranked Children’s Hospital in Louisiana! How to Apply
If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Thomas Young, Co‑Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at
courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org . Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Equal Opportunity Statement
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504‑842‑4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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