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Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Search Partners is honored to lead the search for a Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology to join The Congenital Heart Collaborative (TCHC)—a pioneering partnership between University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (Cleveland, Ohio) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio) heart programs. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and advance the program working at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, which 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.

We seek a nationally recognized leader with the vision, skills and experience to oversee the division’s commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic advancement, and dedication to UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.

Position Overview:

The Division Chief will oversee an outstanding team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who model collaboration, teamwork, and dedication to their patients and partners. This role offers the chance to represent and further the division’s impact locally, nationally, and internationally. The Section includes ten board-certified pediatric cardiologists, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced imaging, fetal cardiology, two general cardiologists and two cardiovascular surgeons. A strong and growing fetal program now performs over 1,000 fetal echocardiograms annually and has launched a highly successful fetal intervention team in conjunction with maternal-fetal medicine colleagues.

With advanced imaging capabilities—including echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal, and 3D), cardiac MRI and CTA, cardiac stress MRI, fetal cardiac MRI, and 3D modeling/printing—the Division Chief will lead an innovative and comprehensive program well-regarded for clinical excellence and education. This position is to replace a vacancy created by a relocating faculty member.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and grow this innovative clinical and educational program.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Represent and advance the section in the community and on a national and international level.
• Academic rank and appointment with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at the level of Associate or Professor will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience as reviewed by the Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure.

With over 60 years of experience in the care of pediatric and ACHD patients, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital also provides the support of an outstanding educational and research enterprise at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized program partner in the NCH Heart Center. TCHC is a dedicated service line with common executive administration operating as one cohesive program across 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.

Qualifications:

• Must have an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree
• Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology. Additional fellowship training, board certification and interests welcomed.
• Proven leadership experience in pediatric cardiology.
• Strong clinical and academic background.
• 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.

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 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