Medical Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Children's Heart Surgery program

Overview

Advent Health for Children is seeking a dynamic, energetic Pediatric Cardiac Surgery leader to join our team at the Walt Disney Pavilion in Orlando, Florida. The new Medical Director will partner with our cardiac surgeons to continue the growth and development of our vibrant, comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in coordination with one of the largest hospital networks in the country. The new surgeon would work collaboratively with our dedicated peds cardiology and peds cardiac ICU teams.

Advent Health has a statewide network of more than 30 hospitals, supported by an extensive outreach and transport system. Our network includes multiple outpatient locations with multidisciplinary pediatric services, and our system delivers more than 20,000 babies annually.

Working with an expanding and committed children’s hospital, an established and successful peds cardiology group with a strong referral base, a dedicated cardiac pediatric critical care unit, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a competitive benefits/compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at Advent Health for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, including a 22 bed PICU, 15 bed Cardiac ICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.

We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017. Our unparalleled network consists of 27 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics. Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida.

Advent Health for Children is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. As the most visited American city in 2014, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and numerous beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports.

The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The newly built Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.

This is an employed opportunity through Advent Health Medical Group (AHMG). AHMG is a 1000+ physician, multi-specialty organization that offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance, relocation expenses, paid leave days, a generous 403b retirement plan, CME days and a CME allowance. AHMG is a sister organization of Advent Health Orlando. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

We are located in the outpatient center on the campus of Advent Health for Children. Very convenient to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. A short drive to many of the area attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and area beaches.

• Senior level surgeon experience is preferred
• Board Certification or Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery, with a focus on Congenital Cardiac Surgery
• Documented success as…