Pediatric Cardiologist Heart Failure and Transplantation at HealthEcareers - Client

The division of Pediatric Cardiology at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is seeking a pediatric heart failure and transplantation physician. Applicants should have formal 4th year fellowship training in pediatric heart failure, cardiomyopathy, transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support and must be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Those with additional interest in pulmonary hypertension medicine are highly encouraged to apply. All academic ranks will be considered, and current trainees are welcome to apply. Loma Linda University is world renown in the field of pediatric heart transplant medicine, having performed the first infant heart transplant in 1984 (Baby “Fae”). To date, the program has performed over 600 heart transplants in children, including more infant and small child heart transplants than any center in the US. The new faculty member will join 3 other physicians as part of the Pulmonary Hypertension and Advanced Cardiac Therapies (PHACT) team. The team manages all transplant, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our team participates in several multidisciplinary specialty clinics, including heart transplant clinic, heart failure clinic, pulmonary hypertension clinic, Fontan clinic, and neuromuscular disease clinic. Our center has participated in several multi-center research studies, including the PANORAMA-HF and TEAMMATE Trials, as well as participation in multiple research/collaborative databases (UNOS, PHTS, ACTION, STS, PC4). The position also includes a faculty appointment with the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEDICAL GROUP Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million. For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. We are expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments. Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness. ABOUT THE AREA Loma Linda, Redlands and the surrounding communities are nestled at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. The desert, ski resorts, beaches and major cities (Los Angeles and San Diego) are all within 45 – 90 minutes. The local schools are some of the best in the state of California. COMPENSATION