The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Director for our Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory to join our team at Komansky Children’s Hospital-Weill Cornell Medicine.
Candidates must be board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and have advanced expertise in all aspects of pediatric echocardiography. Physicians with this level of training are expected to be able to perform independently and to interpret echocardiograms in patients with all forms of congenital and acquired pediatric heart disease, and to supervise and train others.
The Medical Director responsibilities include all clinical services provided and for the determination of the quality and appropriateness of care provided; supervising the entire operation of the facility as it relates to pediatric echocardiography or may delegate specific operations to associate directors and the Technical Director, assuring compliance of the medical and technical staff to the Standards outlined by ICAEL. Candidates must have excellent skills in non-invasive imaging including transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiography. Experience in pediatric cardiac MRI is desirable but not mandatory, and candidates wishing to pursue a physician scientist career with a strong research portfolio are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be appointed under the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and will work at our Upper East Side, Lower Manhattan, and satellite locations as needed. In addition, the successful candidate may be covering our general pediatric cardiology and fetal echocardiography office in Lower Manhattan 1-2 days a week.
The pediatric cardiac program at Weill Cornell Medicine is an integral part of the Children’s Heart Center of New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP), which is one of the largest pediatric cardiac programs in the country. Our world-renowned surgeons operate at New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, as well as Columbia University Medical Center.
The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in independently interpreting pediatric and fetal echocardiograms; specialize in general pediatric cardiology and non-invasive imaging; and have an interest in working in an academic medical center. Applicants require an MD/DO degree, must be board certified in Pediatrics, board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and eligible for New York State licensure.
Highlights Include:
- Joining a division of ten pediatric cardiologists affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and work in a thriving outpatient practice, a fetal echocardiography program with over 2,700 fetal echocardiograms per year and an inpatient service which includes inpatient coverage for a service with 7,000+ annual deliveries.
- Responsibilities include coverage of the echocardiography laboratory at Weill Cornell Medicine which performs more than 6,000 echocardiograms per year.
- The selected candidate will hold an academic appointment and be an employee of Weill Cornell Medical College.
Salary Range:
Salary and academic rank at Weill Cornell Medical College will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should email a CV, description of clinical and academic interests, and the names of 3 references to:
Sheila Carroll, M.D.
Medical Director, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
Email: sjc7002@med.cornell.edu
Or visit: https://pediatrics.weill.cornell.edu/about-us/career-opportunities for more information.