Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

OverviewPediatric Search Partners is honored to lead the search for a Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology to join The Congenital Heart Collaborative (TCHC)—a partnership between University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (Cleveland, Ohio) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio) heart programs. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and advance the program at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, which is ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 in 11 specialties, including Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery.We seek a nationally recognized leader with vision, skills and experience to oversee the division’s commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic advancement, and dedication to UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover. Position Overview The Division Chief will oversee an outstanding team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who model collaboration, teamwork, and dedication to their patients and partners. This role offers the chance to represent and further the division’s impact locally, nationally, and internationally. The Section includes ten board-certified pediatric cardiologists, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced imaging, fetal cardiology, two general cardiologists and two cardiovascular surgeons. A strong and growing fetal program now performs over 1,000 fetal echocardiograms annually and has launched a highly successful fetal intervention team in conjunction with maternal-fetal medicine colleagues.With advanced imaging capabilities—including echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal, and 3D), cardiac MRI and CTA, cardiac stress MRI, fetal cardiac MRI, and 3D modeling/printing—the Division Chief will lead an innovative and comprehensive program well-regarded for clinical excellence and education. This position is to replace a vacancy created by a relocating faculty member. Primary Responsibilities Lead, develop and grow this innovative clinical and educational program. Engage in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Represent and advance the section in the community and on a national and international level. Academic rank and appointment with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at the level of Associate or Professor will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience as reviewed by the Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure. With over 60 years of experience in the care of pediatric and ACHD patients, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital also provides the support of an outstanding educational and research enterprise at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized program partner in the NCH Heart Center. TCHC is a dedicated service line with common executive administration operating as one cohesive program across two campuses with the commitment to expand access to high-quality comprehensive cardiac care along with a scholarly and educational mission. TCHC provides excellent comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical, interventional, electro-physiologic, and non-invasive services. Qualifications Must have an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology. Additional fellowship training, board certification and interests welcomed. Proven leadership experience in pediatric cardiology. Strong clinical and academic background. Commitment to the hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover. About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an internationally renowned, 304-bed children’s hospital and pediatric academic medical center with experts in 20 medical divisions and 10 surgical specialties. It provides cutting-edge cancer, cellular and immune therapies, heart, and surgical care, and Northeast Ohio’s only single-site provider of advanced maternal fetal medicine and neonatology services. As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and a pediatric affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Rainbow offers access to novel therapies, technologies, and clinical discoveries. Rainbow pediatric specialists—faculty at the School of Medicine—are engaged in today’s most advanced clinical research and are widely regarded as among the best in the nation. About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Network UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s offers an expansive pediatric care network in Northeast Ohio, with more than 750,000 annual patient encounters at 130 service locations. This network includes UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital—Cleveland’s only full-service children’s hospital with a medical staff of more than 745 physicians and northern Ohio’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Rainbow is closely integrated with UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, where neonatal specialists collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine, ensuring comprehensive care for pregnant women and their babies. This collaboration supports improved full-term and healthy births in Northeast Ohio. Rainbow’s services also include a primary care network of more than 200 pediatric and family medicine providers at over 85 offices, as well as inpatient care, pediatric emergency services, urgent care centers, surgery centers, medical and surgical specialty clinics, advanced newborn and maternal/fetal medicine services, and after-hours urban care locations across Northeast Ohio. About Cleveland Cleveland is a dynamic city known for its culture, affordable living, and strong community. It has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 Best Places to Retire in the country. The city offers a vibrant arts scene and institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Playhouse Square, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Travel and Leisure named Cleveland one of its 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024. The city also offers rankings in 2024 related to affordability and housing. Application Process Join us in advancing pediatric heart care. For complete details and confidential consideration, please submit your CV and letter of interest to: Glenda Church Smith, PrincipalPediatric Search PartnersPhone: 877-440-3832Text: 214-850-3094Email: glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com #J-18808-Ljbffr