Description
The Congenital Heart Collaborative at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Advanced Non-invasive Imager to join our growing team in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report 2025-26 in 11 specialties, including Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery.
The Congenital Heart Collaborative (TCHC) is a pioneering partnership between the heart centers at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (Cleveland) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus). Through this dedicated, comprehensive heart program, access to high-quality cardiac care is expanded, while embracing Rainbow’s scholarly and educational mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.
The successful candidate will join an outstanding team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who model collaboration, teamwork, and dedication to their patients and partners. At UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, you will have the chance to represent and further the division’s impact locally, nationally, and internationally. The Heart Center includes ten pediatric cardiologists, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced imaging, fetal cardiology, adult-congenital heart disease, general cardiologists and congenital cardiovascular surgeons. On the Rainbow campus, cardiac surgeries of all complexities are performed, as well as fetal cardiac interventions and complex pediatric electrophysiology and catheterization procedures in our state-of-the-art Catheterization and Electrophysiology Suites. A strong and growing fetal program performs over 1,000 fetal echocardiograms annually and has launched a highly successful fetal intervention program in conjunction with maternal-fetal medicine and TCHC colleagues.
Rainbow’s advanced imaging capabilities include transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal, and 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI and CTA, cardiac stress MRI, fetal cardiac MRI, and 3D modeling/printing.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will perform and interpret advanced noninvasive imaging studies, and additionally will have opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Clinical time will be devoted to advanced imaging, including fetal echocardiography, as well as outpatient and inpatient care.
The rank and appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s credentials and experience. The successful candidate will be well-supported at a world-class children’s hospital that has over 60 years of experience in the care of pediatric and ACHD patients; an outstanding educational and research enterprise at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and an internationally recognized program partner with the NCH Heart Center. TCHC is a dedicated service line with a common executive administration and functions as one program on two campuses with the commitment to expand access to high-quality comprehensive cardiac care along with a scholarly and educational mission. TCHC provides excellent comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical, interventional, electro-physiologic, and non-invasive services.
The position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.
Qualification:
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology. Additional fellowship training, board certification and other professional interests welcomed.
- Advanced training in advanced non-invasive imaging, or equivalent experience, including echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal and fetal), cardiac MRI and cardiovascular CT.
- The ideal candidate will have post-training experience; however this is not a requirement.
- Commitment to the hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.
About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital:
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an internationally renowned, 304-bed children’s hospital and pediatric academic medical center with experts in 20 medical divisions and 10 surgical specialties. As a leader in advanced pediatric care, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital provides unique services, including cutting-edge cancer, cellular and immune therapies, heart, and surgical care, and Northeast Ohio’s only single-site provider of advanced maternal fetal medicine and neonatology services. As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and a pediatric affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Rainbow offers access to novel therapies, advanced technologies, and clinical discoveries long before they are available nationwide. Rainbow pediatric specialists – all of whom serve on the faculty at the School of Medicine – are engaged in today’s most advanced clinical research and are widely regarded as the best in the nation.
In employment, as in education, UH Rainbow, and Case Western Reserve University are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Network:
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s offers an expansive pediatric care network in Northeast Ohio, with more than 750,000 annual patient encounters at 130 service locations. This network includes nationally ranked UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital – Cleveland’s only full-service children’s hospital with a medical staff of more than 745 physicians and northern Ohio’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. UH Rainbow is closely integrated with UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, where specialists collaborate with neonatal experts, ensuring comprehensive care for pregnant women and their babies. This collaboration has led to significant improvements in full-term and healthy births in Northeast Ohio. Rainbow’s services also encompass a primary care network of more than 200 pediatric and family medicine providers at over 85 offices, as well as inpatient care, pediatric emergency services, urgent care centers, surgery centers, medical and surgical specialty clinics, advanced newborn and maternal/fetal medicine services, and after-hours urban care locations across Northeast Ohio.
About Cleveland:
Cleveland is a welcoming city known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, affordable living, and strong community spirit. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 Best Places to Retire in the country, Cleveland offers a vibrant arts scene, numerous outdoor activities, and is a food lovers’ destination. The city boasts major cultural institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Playhouse Square (the largest performing arts center in the country behind New York City), and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With a metropolitan population of 2.18 million in 2024, Cleveland is a hub for healthcare professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, college students, food lovers and retirees of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Travel and Leisure recognized Cleveland in 2024 as one of its 50 Best Places to Travel alongside Paris, Montreal and Bangkok, for its national and international events, world-class culture expansions, rebirth of historic hotels and eclectic food scene fueled by nearby farms, local producers, and trail blazing chefs. The city’s excellent schools, diverse and historic neighborhoods, and easy access to major US cities and international destinations make it a great place to live and work. An added plus: NerdWallet named Cleveland as one of the most affordable areas in 2024 for first-time homebuyers, 24/7 Wall St. also ranks the city as one of the most affordable housing markets this year and Travel & Leisure also named Cleveland as one of the most affordable places to retire in the country in January 2024.
Application Process:
Join us in advancing pediatric heart care and helping continue a tradition of excellence in pediatric cardiology. For complete details and confidential consideration, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:
Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
Phone: 877-440-3832
Text: 214-850-3094
Email: glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com
Short Announcement:
The Congenital Heart Collaborative at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Advanced Non-invasive Imager. Rainbow is recognized as a leading provider of comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiac care. The ideal candidate will have -5-7 years post-training experience, however candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply. The applicant should be board-eligible or board-certified in pediatric cardiology, with additional training in advanced non-invasive imaging, or equivalent experience.
