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Job DescriptionSUMMARYConnecticut Children's is Connecticut's only dedicated heath care system dedicated to Children. It is an academic free standing Children's Hospital affiliated with the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine. The cardiovascular institute at Connecticut Children's offers full range of cardiovascular services from neonates to adults. Complex interventional cardiology and zero X ray ablation, dedicated cardiac intensivist are among some of the highlights of our program. We have a newly developed fetal care center and our adult congenital heart disease program is accredited by adult congenital heart association. We are looking at an academic pediatric cardiologist with clinical responsibilities spanning between inpatient and outpatient cardiology services. This will include an active outpatient clinic and inpatient service that provides care for patients with a full range of cardiovascular diseases. The Division has a dedicated team for inpatient cardiology patients which maximizes efficiency and improving the quality of care. The Cardiologist collaborates with the multi-disciplinary teams (including but not limited to cardiac intensivist, cardiac surgery, NICU, inpatient service, Emergency Medicine) team in providing excellent patient care. The faculty members within Pediatric Cardiology are actively involved in education including pediatric cardiology fellow, medical students, pediatrics residents and the education of (adult) cardiology fellows.ResponsibilitiesROLE RESPONSIBILITIES•Perform inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology evaluations and testing, including interpretation of ECGs, echocardiograms, ambulatory electrocardiography, and exercise stress testing in infants, children and adolescents.•Maintain timely and complete chart notes, reports, and communication with primary care/referring physicians and other relevant subspecialty physicians.•Maintain open and timely communication with patients, families, and guardians.•Participate in multidisciplinary clinical management initiatives with other divisions,•Facilitate patient referrals.•Participate in division and department quality improvement initiatives, including within the department.•Assists in the planning and direction of health programs within the appropriate specialty.•Conducts training or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians. •Maintains varied hours on a rotated schedule with other physicians to ensure that there is always a physician on-call during non-business hours.•Faculty appointment is offered at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine•Comply with all billing, coding, documentation, and regulatory requirements.•Participate in divisional conferences, Department of Pediatrics grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, and faculty development education.•Maintain appropriate licensures and certificationsOther duties as assigned.QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREDGraduate from accredited school of medicine requiredMD or DO RequiredSuccessful Fellowship Program completion No experience requiredLICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREDLicensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of ConnecticutBC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist.DEA with Controlled Substance required and must be maintained thereafterAbout UsConnecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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