Div. Director - Pediatric Cardiology, Co-director - Congenital Heart Center

DIV. DIRECTOR - PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, CO-DIRECTOR - CONGENITAL HEART CENTERApply NowHow to ApplyInterested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest along with a current CV to Dr. Mike Quasney ( [email protected] ). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Contact:Mike Quasney, MD, PhDProfessor and Director, Division of Pediatric Critical Care MedicineDepartment of PediatricsUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolF6790/52531500 E. Medical Center DriveAnn Arbor, Michigan 48109Job SummaryThe Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Michigan is seeking a visionary and accomplished Pediatric Cardiologist to serve as the Director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and the Co-Director of the Michigan Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. The individual who serves in these positions will provide leadership for a large and diverse multi-disciplinary team that carries out the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and adults with the full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart diseases.ResponsibilitiesClinical: The future Director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology will also serve as the Co-Director of the Michigan Congenital Heart Center (CHC), a state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facility within C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, encompassing in-patient and out-patient services in Ann Arbor, Michigan and at outreach sites throughout Michigan. The CHC is a high-volumeprogram encompassing over 50 cardiologists, 5 congenital heart surgeons, 18 categorical fellows, over 30 Advanced Practice Providers, and dedicated cardiac psychologists and pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists. The CHC activities include over 15,000 clinic visits/year and a surgical volume of over 750 cases/year, including one of the highest volumes of STAT 5 cases in the country. The CHC is also home to a wide spectrum of specialty clinics and programs encompassing all subspecialties in pediatric cardiology and features partnerships with surgery, nursing, cardiac psychology, and many pediatric specialties.The Division Director of Pediatric Cardiology/co-Director of the CHC and the Director of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery work collaboratively to lead the clinical, educational, and research operations of the CHC.The CHC has prioritized and valued interdisciplinary voices, leadership, clinical care, and research. The future leader of the CHC will work to uphold the values of respect and collaboration, prioritize an inclusive and welcoming culture, advocate for all disciplines caring for patients across the CHC, continue the advancement of care of our patients through research and innovation, and prioritize excellence in teaching for all levels of learners. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in an academic heart center, research and quality improvement experience and demonstrated productivity in the field of cardiovascular medicine, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.Research: The future Division Director of Pediatric Cardiology will oversee innovative research and discovery and enhance the ongoing activities of the Division and CHC. Within the CHC is the Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and Discovery (M-CHORD) program, one of the strongest cardiac research cores in the country. M-CHORD is a multidisciplinary clinical research, quality and data science unit which supports work spanning the spectrum of clinical and translational investigation, partners clinical and research experts across disciplines and accelerates novel and collaborative science toward achieving the best possible outcomes in our patients. The CHC leads the Data Core activities for Cardiac Networks United, which houses one of the largest collections of congenital heart data worldwide. The CHC is also one of 9 centers designated as a Pediatric Heart Network Core Site.Education: The Division Director of Pediatric Cardiology will have an academic appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan, regarded as one of the best university workplaces in the US. Faculty members of the CHC have significant roles in the education of Pediatric Cardiology fellows, Pediatric residents, medical students, nursing and other allied medical trainees, as well as other collaborating physicians. The Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program is consistently recognized as a top-tier training program graduating academic pediatric cardiologists known for excellence in clinical cardiology, subspecialty care and research, many of whom serve as department and division leaders across the country. The future leader of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Michigan will uphold and promote the ongoing educational mission of the Division to recruit and train outstanding and diverse future cardiologists.Summary: Theideal candidate for the Director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology/Co-Director of the CHC will have a robust understanding of operations, a solid track record of grant funding and awareness of the scope of Pediatric Cardiology research, and effectively lead, mentor, and expand the clinical, research, and education activities of the Division and Congenital Heart Center at the University of Michigan.Required QualificationsBoard Certification in Pediatric CardiologyDesired QualificationsThe ideal Division Director candidate will have a robust understanding of pediatric cardiac clinical care, a good track record of grant funding, knowledge of the broad scope of pediatric cardiology research, and be able to effectively lead, mentor, and expand the clinical, research, and education programs of the division.Work LocationsDepartment of Pediatrics and C.S. Mott Children's HospitalThe Department of Pediatrics includes 17 clinical divisions and over 330 faculty members. C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, a 1.1 million square foot, 12-story, 348-bed facility that opened in 2011, is located on the University of Michigan medical campus. Mott is honored to be the #1 children's hospital in Michigan and ranked in the top 3 in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Mott is also the only hospital in Michigan ranked in all 11 specialties. This state-of-the-art facility includes the on-site Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital birthing center, a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, and a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.Ann Arbor and the University of MichiganAnn Arbor is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the United States combining the atmosphere of a small college town with the cultural and recreational opportunities of a larger city. The University offers a variety of cultural, educational, and sports activities. Intercollegiate sports are popular in Ann Arbor, highlighted by Big Ten football, basketball, and hockey teams. Ann Arbor and the University provide a continuous bill of concerts, plays, lectures, festivals, as well as galleries and museums. The downtown area offers a variety of specialty shops, bookstores, restaurants, and an outdoor farmers? market. The city and University also offer extensive parks and gardens as well as a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, canoeing, and running. Beyond Ann Arbor, the State of Michigan has extensive national and state parks and reserves with year-round outdoor recreational activities. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), a half-hour drive from Ann Arbor offers easy access to major cities in the U.S. and internationally ( https://medschool.umich.edu/our-community ).The University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus is a community made up of more than 70,000 individual students, faculty and staff members. The city of Ann Arbor has one of Michigan's highest foreign-born populations (nearly 20%) mainly due to the career opportunities through the University and associated industries. Michigan's lower peninsula supports significant racial and ethnic diversity, spanning from southwest Michigan, through the university towns across central Michigan, to the city and suburbs of metropolitan Detroit.Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Background ScreeningEmployment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.U-M EEO/AA StatementMichigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.The Department of Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID256355Working TitleDIV. DIRECTOR - PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, CO-DIRECTOR - CONGENITAL HEART CENTERJob TitlePROFESSORWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupMedical SchoolDepartmentMM Pediatrics-CardiologyPosting Begin/End Date10/31/2024 - 10/31/2025Career InterestInstructional - RegularApply Now