Inova Children’s Heart Center - Director of Fetal Cardiology 

Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time pediatric cardiologist to serve as Director of Fetal Cardiology to support our rapidly growing team within Inova Children’s Heart Center. 

Responsibilities: 

Develop outreach fetal cardiac screening opportunities throughout Northern Virginia working with a growing OB and MFM network.   This position will work closely with our MFM and neonatology colleagues through the Inova Health Care System.   Lead and mentor a team of pediatric cardiologists and fetal sonographers performing fetal echocardiograms.   Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative approaches to fetal cardiology care.  Facilitate and strengthen community outreach and advocacy initiatives by fostering collaborative relationships with MFMs and OBs in the DMV.   Maintain a positive workplace culture that attracts, retains and motivates staff, and empowers their ability to impact decision making.  Routine patient care will include outpatient clinic, inpatient consultation, supervision of APPs.   This position will work with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Center leadership to execute personal and programmatic goals focused on the fundamentals of extraordinary care: safety, quality, patient experiences, access, and stewardship.  Seeking a candidate that thrives in an environment based on teamwork, collaboration and dedication to patients, families, and each other.  Although patient care is our primary focus, education and research are encouraged and supported by a dedicated research team 

Position Highlights: 

Highly competitive salary with incentives  Full Medical, dental and vision  Generous time-away plan and paid time to attend CME  Paid Parental Leave Program  Located in Northern Virginia 

Responsibilities and Practice Details:

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology includes 22 board-certified cardiologists. Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is a 226-bed children’s hospital based at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and provides care in a welcoming environment that offers the latest in technical innovation and kid-friendly spaces.

 Other features of our hospital include: 

Level IV Neonatal (108 bed NICU, 20,000+ deliveries)  Level One Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU  Inova Children’s Cancer Center  Level One Trauma Center  Multidisciplinary, complex pediatric care.  Pediatric Emergency Department that sees over 100,000 patients annually.  Child Life Services dedicated in each inpatient space and outpatient procedural area.  Specialized air and ground transport service  Ronald McDonald House

Requirements: 

The candidate should have advanced training in non-invasive imaging and fetal imaging while possessing professional, clinical, and leadership skills.  Board-certified/eligible in Pediatric Cardiology Able to obtain an unrestricted Virginia Medical License.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, specifically in echocardiography and all forms of fetal imaging.   Preference will be given to those with experience at higher volume centers and demonstrated leadership roles in imaging.  Additional preference will be given to those with previous experience or education in medical administration and those who have clinical research experience.  Eligible for faculty appointment at The University of Virginia School of Medicine