Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Cardiology

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Cook Children’s Heart Center is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and collaborative Pediatric Advanced Imaging Cardiologist to join our growing and nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular program in Fort Worth, Texas.

Qualified candidates must have completed an accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship with additional training or substantial experience in advanced imaging and be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology. The ideal candidate will have experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology and demonstrate a strong commitment to exceptional patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

The Cook Children’s Heart Center offers a comprehensive and highly collaborative cardiovascular program with a strong culture of innovation and clinical integration. Our physician team includes:

• •2 Adult Congenital Cardiologists
• •3 Invasive/Interventional Pediatric Cardiologists
• •3 Pediatric Electrophysiologists
• •1 Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist
• •7 Advanced Noninvasive Imaging Cardiologists
• •4 General Pediatric Cardiologists

3 Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons

8 Advanced Practice Providers

In addition to a robust general cardiology practice, our program offers advanced expertise in fetal echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and advanced 3D visualization and modeling supported by a fully integrated in-house 3D imaging and printing laboratory.

Our integrated Heart Center includes:

• •2 dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratories
• •2 cardiovascular operating rooms
• •14-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
• •14-bed dedicated cardiac step-down unit

Dedicated Cardiac MRI magnet

Fully digital echocardiography laboratory with seamless integration across all outreach clinic locations, allowing real-time image review and collaborative interpretation

Our cardiovascular surgical team performs approximately 450–500 congenital cardiac surgeries annually, while our catheterization laboratories perform more than 600–650 interventional, diagnostic, and EP procedures each year.

Cook Children’s is currently undergoing a major cardiovascular expansion that will add:

• •2 additional cardiac catheterization laboratories
• •2 new cardiovascular operating suites
• •Expanded echocardiography facilities

• •New 28-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
• •New 28-bed inpatient cardiovascular care space

These investments reflect the institution’s long-term commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in pediatric cardiovascular care.

Interest in clinical research and academic development is welcome but not required. Cook Children’s research infrastructure includes dedicated Heart Center research staff for IRB support, grant development, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits that support you

• •Monthly CME funding paid directly to you
• •6 weeks of paid parental leave
• •Comprehensive benefits & retirement plans
• •Short-term disability at no cost to you
• •Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound
• •A not-for-profit system dedicated to pediatric care

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial and forward-looking pediatric heart center dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care for children and families.

Qualifications

• •Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
• •Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
• •Unrestricted Texas medical license required (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• •Successful completion of a pediatrics residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or approved by the American Medical Association (AMA).
• •Board Certified or Board Eligible in the applicable specialty.

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About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) is one of the country's leading vertically integrated pediatric health care organizations.

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child.

Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.