The Congenital Heart Center (CHC) of the Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified pediatric cardiologist with expertise in non-invasive imaging at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to join our Non-invasive Imaging section.
The desired candidate will have completed three (3) years of fellowship in pediatric cardiology and advanced training in non-invasive imaging (or comparable experience). Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic and clinical excellence in Pediatric Cardiology and imaging, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiography. The position also includes participation in inpatient and outpatient services.
The Congenital Heart Center comprises the division of Pediatric Cardiology, the section of Adult Congenital Heart Disease and the division of Congenital Heart Surgery. The division of pediatric cardiology is comprised of 11 cardiologists, including the following subspecialties of cardiology: interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac MR, fetal cardiology, and multiple multi-disciplinary clinics throughout the institution. There are 2 congenital heart surgeons and 6 ACHD specialists. The division also comprises 4 physician assistants and 2 exercise physiologists. The division supports multiple NICUs in the area and has a robust fetal cardiology program.
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital serves the children throughout central Pennsylvania. Penn State is the primary training site for Penn State College of Medicine, and provides opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and pediatric cardiology fellows. The division seeks an ambitious, hardworking cardiologist to contribute to these efforts, and contribute to the academic and quality improvement community.
Requirements
· Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in pediatric cardiology and able to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
· BLS and PALS certification required.
Hershey, Pennsylvania is a vibrant town located just east of the state capitol (Harrisburg, PA). Home to the world-famous Hershey Company, Hershey offers frequent opportunities for entertainment, including live music, theatre, and minor league hockey (Hershey Bears), HersheyPark, many restaurants, and shops. Hershey is located close to many major east coast cities, including Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Candidates may submit their curriculum vitae and letter of interest via email to:
John P. Breinholt, MD
Professor and Chief, Pediatric Cardiology
Co-director, Congenital Heart Center
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital