Pediatric Cardiologist - Peds Imaging & Fetal Cardiology

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At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days Schedule: Days

Compensation is based on Years of Experience and ranges from $428K-$470K as a 1.0 FTE.

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Position Summary

The Pediatric Imaging & Fetal Cardiologist is a board certified/board eligible Pediatric Cardiologist who provides inpatient and outpatient fetal and imaging-focused cardiology care for fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease across Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and affiliated regional sites.

The Pediatric Imaging & Fetal Cardiologist will evaluate and manage patients through advanced cardiac imaging modalities, including fetal echocardiography, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac CT and MRI. The role includes close collaboration with pediatric cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, neonatology, congenital cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, critical care, anesthesia, genetics, and imaging teams to support accurate prenatal and postnatal diagnosis, procedural planning, delivery planning, counseling, and longitudinal care.
This position participates in Heart Center clinical operations, fetal heart program development and execution, quality and safety initiatives, and regional outreach, supporting the ongoing delivery of comprehensive fetal, pediatric, and congenital cardiac imaging services within the health system.

Responsibilities

• Physician shall evaluate, treat and provide follow up care to patients as assigned by the Heart Center including providing medical and cardiac imaging management of fetal, pediatric and adult congenital patients that will include:

o    Fetal echocardiogram interpretation and consultation

o    Prenatal counseling for suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease

o    Development of fetal surveillance, delivery planning, and postnatal care recommendations in collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, neonatology, and cardiac surgery teams

o    OR TTE and TEE coverage

o    Cardiac CT/MRI, as appropriate based on training and program needs

o    Inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology care

o    Imaging support for congenital and adult congenital heart disease patients

• Physician shall support the development and growth of the Mary Bridge Children’s Fetal Heart Center, including participation in multidisciplinary fetal case review, care pathway development, quality improvement, and regional referral growth.
• Physician shall collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric, neonatal, cardiac surgery, and referring provider partners to support coordinated prenatal diagnosis, family-centered counseling, delivery planning, and transition to postnatal cardiac care.
• The Physician shall devote such time as may be reasonably necessary to cooperate with the efforts of the Heart Center in the management and governance of Heart Center activities.
• Physician shall participate in Heart Center clinical operations, quality & safety initiatives, program development, and education of physicians, APPs, sonographers, nurses, trainees, and referring providers.
• Physician shall exercise best efforts to keep Physician’s skills and knowledge current with the best up to date practice in the Physician’s field of practice by study of current medical literature and continuing medical education courses (CME).
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO)
• Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician
• Board eligible/board certified in Pediatric Cardiology at time of employment with additional advanced cardiac imaging training
• Advanced training and/or demonstrated experience in fetal cardiology
• Minimum three years experience with fetal echocardiography, prenatal counseling, and congenital heart disease imaging
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Where kids and families are always first

Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?

One Team Mary Bridge

Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.

Award-winning pediatric care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.

A new era of children's care

Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

A growing pediatric network

Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.

Career growth

Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $650,000.00 - $650,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.