Description
The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a worldwide leader in cardiology care and
research, has an exceptional opportunity for a BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologist to join the pulmonary hypertension
subsection (Pulmonary Hypertension | Cincinnati Children's) at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children's is an internationally recognized academic center of excellence for
Pediatric (Congenital and Acquired) Cardiac Care including Adult Congenital Cardiac Care, clinical and basic science
research. The divisions of Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology
are in the Heart Institute and offer a full range of Pediatric Cardiac services within a free-standing not-for-profit
tertiary care medical center. We train categorical Pediatric Cardiology and sub-specialty fellows in all areas of
congenital heart disease practice (including 1 Pulmonary Hypertension fellow).
The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical mission of the division by providing highquality care across
both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include serving as an attending physician in the Inpatient
Pulmonary Hypertension Consult Service and delivering outpatient care for children with pulmonary vascular
disease. Additional clinical responsibilities—shaped by both the candidate’s interests and the needs of the Heart
Institute—may include attending coverage on the Acute Care Cardiac Unit (ACCU), participation in general
cardiology outpatient clinics, and involvement in noninvasive cardiovascular imaging services.
In addition, the applicant will actively participate in the Heart Institute’s clinical and management conferences and
engage in teaching and mentorship activities aligned with the educational mission of Cincinnati Children’s and the
Heart Institute.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of
dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.
Requirements:
M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license.
Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices.
Completion of all required pre-employment activities.
Current Assistant or Associate Professor appointment or eligibility is required.
Preferred:
Board certification
Advanced clinical training and/or post-fellowship clinical experience in pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Interested candidates should address all enquiries to: Paul Critser MD, PhD, Director of the Pulmonary
Hypertension Program at Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute - Paul.Critser@cchmc.org
