Description

Dayton Children's Hospital, in Dayton, Ohio, is currently recruiting for an additional pediatric cardiologist to the group. The practice has been an integral part of the team of hospital subspecialists for well over 40 years and remains primarily an outpatient driven entity. Presently, the group evaluates nearly 9,400 outpatients and performs approximately 5,600 echocardiograms per year at the hospital, at the hospital-based practice and at community-based satellite offices. In addition, inpatient consultation and ongoing daily assessments are completed at Dayton Children's Hospital and echocardiograms and consultations are performed at newborn nurseries (levels 1,2 & 3) at other local hospitals. There is an active adult congenital heart disease program in place.

The department is looking for a pediatric cardiologist with training and/or experience with clinical cardiology as well as echocardiography skills: trans-esophageal echos, fetal echos and interpretation of adult echos.  Ability to perform pericardiocentsis is preferred.  

There will be a faculty appointment at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, options for clinical research if desired, and ample opportunities to educate medical students and residents within the office and the hospital.

Dayton Children’s Hospital is a 220-bed (including the free-standing Mathile Center for Health and Wellbeing), Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet certified free-standing tertiary care facility that serves the 20-county area in southwest Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children’s has a medical staff of over 250 specialty physicians representing forty-three medical and surgical divisions. Dayton Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three specialties: NICU, orthopedics, and mental health.

Located in southwest Ohio, the Dayton metro area is the fourth largest in the state and is noted for its association with aviation, most notably due to the Wright brothers’ invention of flight. The city is home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, some of the best private and public schools in the state, a vibrant arts and entertainment community, a beautiful system of parks, trails and river corridors and an affordable cost of living. Visit www.dayton.com for additional information.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including a generous sign-on bonus and relocation package.

Candidate must be BC/BE in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.

For additional information, contact:
Kristi Demeter

Dayton Children's Hospital
One Children’s Plaza
Dayton, OH 45404-1815
Phone: (937) 641-3374
E-mail: demeterk@childrensdayton.org