Pediatric Cardiologist

Excellent BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist Opportunity

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute provides nationally acclaimed cardiovascular care in south central Pennsylvania. Our high volume, reputable, well-supported organization is seeking a pediatric cardiologist.

About the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI):

• UPMC HVI for south central PA expands across 6 different hospitals in the central PA region
• Pediatric Cardiology and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) service lines are deeply integrated in HVI.
• Our institute is physician-centric and has shared governance
• Good work/life balance associated with a large practice
• We host a comprehensive, fully accredited noninvasive department which includes accredited pediatric echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, exercise stress testing, cardiometabolic testing including VO2 max for pediatric patients, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI

About the Position:

• The role centers on general pediatric cardiology care with duties spanning inpatient general cardiology service and outpatient clinics, alongside consultation for Pediatrics, PICU, and NICU
• Call duties are shared on a 1:4 basis
• Generous compensation package including guaranteed base salary
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• Commencement Bonus
• CME allowance
• Retirement savings and match
• Moving relocation reimbursement and much more
• Not an H-1B or J-1Visa opportunity

Qualifications and team environment: Candidates must be ABMS BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologists capable of performing neonatal and pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms. Comfortable interpreting ECG, Holter, Stress testing. Experience in fetal echocardiography and other advance cardiac imaging (Cardiac MRI, CT) is a plus but not required. 

This role involves supporting both the ambulatory cardiology clinic and inpatient care, focusing on providing exceptional pediatric cardiac care in a collaborative environment.

The division includes 4 full-time pediatric cardiologists and cardiac sonographers supported by a strong team. 

Cardiac surgeries, catheter-based interventions, and ECMO are referred to Tertiary care Children’s Hospitals and patients return to us for follow-up care.

Additional roles and community: The position involves collaboration with leadership to meet program goals, emphasizes safety and quality of care, and includes opportunities for teaching medical students, advance practice provider (APP) and residents. The location offers a safe, family-friendly environment with access to cultural and outdoor activities.

About Central Pennsylvania:

• Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World.

• Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania’s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania.

• With affordable homes—a composite cost of living index of 74.9, compared to 101.2 in Philadelphia—it’s a great place to grow a career and family.

About UPMC in Central Pa.:

UPMC Harrisburg Hospital's pediatric service line recently underwent a vertical expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA, is located near Harrisburg (Our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public and private schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.

UPMC in Central Pa. is part of the UPMC global integrated health network with 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, and 4.1 million insurance members. In the 10-county central

Pennsylvania region, UPMC in Central Pa. has more than 11,000 employees, seven acute care hospitals, more than 60 primary care practices, and more than 200 specialty practices — all providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in the region.