Academic Pediatric Cardiology

The University of Missouri School of MedicineDepartment of PediatricsPediatric CardiologistDr. Panchangam is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Cardiologist to join our academic pediatric cardiology practice. Join our dynamic and collegial team of pediatric sub-specialists as we care for congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects and diseases in fetuses, infants, and children. This is a unique opportunity to be the primary cardiologist managing the full spectrum of pediatric heart diseases such as arrhythmias, heart failure, and fetal abnormalities while collaborating with specialists at the three major cardiac surgical programs in Missouri.The new Children's Hospital, which opened in June 2024, is designed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a supportive and healing environment for our patients, their families, and our staff.Job Highlights:Clinical Focus - 90% clinical, 10% teaching, involving predominantly outpatient clinic work with some inpatient consults.Diagnostic Responsibilities - Interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, Holters, event monitors, and stress tests.Teaching Opportunities - Engage with medical students and residents through teaching responsibilities.Call Schedule - Light call, evenly divided among the team.State-of-the-art FacilitiesNew Level 3 NICU with 60 private rooms.Newly constructed Children’s Hospital with 205 rooms.A specialized 16-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).Research Opportunities - Opportunity for involvement in clinical and/or translational research.Collaborative Environment - Work closely with other sub-specialists in multidisciplinary clinics.Advanced Pediatric Echo Lab - IAC accredited, supported by a 24/7 on-call pediatric sonographer. Pediatric sonographers are trained to also perform fetal echocardiograms.Remote Capabilities - Ability to interpret EKGs and echocardiograms from home.Active Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program - A busy MFM practice generates a high volume of fetal referrals, with pediatric electrophysiology clinic support available.Outreach Opportunities - Participation in outreach clinics 1-2 times a month.Academic Exploration - Explore interests in fetal cardiology and research opportunities.About Columbia, MO:Columbia offers a blend of picturesque parks, award-winning cuisine, vibrant arts, and superb shopping, proving itself to be “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022#6 Most affordable outdoorsy places to live by Realtor.com June 2022#28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022Enjoy a low cost of living and excellent schools in a city that has experienced a 20% population growth since 2016.If you are excited about the prospect of shaping the future of pediatric healthcare, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to embark on this rewarding journey For more information, contact Lori Schutte at [emailprotected]Preferred Qualifications:Interests or experience in fetal cardiology, clinical and/or research opportunities in preventative cardiology.Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.Benefit EligibilityThis position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278. #J-18808-Ljbffr