Pediatric residency with fellowship in cardiology, or cardiothoracic residency with fellowship in congenital heart surgery.
Board Certification required.
7-10 years of clinical experience in a pediatric cardiology setting.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee direct patient care, diagnostic and therapeutic management, and quality assurance.
Collaborate with the Administrative Director to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Propose and support clinical programs within the Heart Center.
Engage in leadership and supervision of Heart Center activities, committing at least 20% of time to these duties.
Additional responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and influence within a specialized healthcare department.
Engagement in ongoing professional and career development initiatives for staff.
Work in a dynamic, patient-centered environment that emphasizes quality and safety.
Network and collaborate with local, regional, and national health communities.
Full Job Description
Summary:
The Director of the Heart Center serves as the primary advocate for families and patients seeking services within the greater pediatric cardiology department. This position is responsible for departmental clinical performance and accountability as well as administrative oversight and leadership.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for direct patient care, diagnostic and therapeutic management, quality, and physician human resource management.
In collaboration with the Center's Administrative Director, lead, foster and support a culture that motivates and makes accountable physicians and clinical staff for pursuing continuous improvement while providing care to patients that is high quality, safe, efficient, equitable, timely and patient-centered.
May propose, sponsor and support clinical programs under the auspices of the Center, and will facilitate collaboration with other clinical practices, local, regional and national community.
This position expects a commitment of a minimum of 20% of their time to leadership and supervision of the Heart Center's activities.
Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
Recognized in the community and among the medical staff for commitment to excellence in all areas. Actively supports and advocates for the professional and career development of the Division's providers.
Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
Strong communication (verbal and written), leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
Education: Pediatric residency with fellowship in cardiology; future leader could be cardiothoracic residency with fellowship in congenital heart surgery.
Certification: Board Certification.
Years of experience: 7-10 years.
Years of experience supervising: 5 years minimum.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
About Akron Children''s Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital is a pediatric acute care hospital in Northeast Ohio that provides care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults, aged 0–21 and even some older adults.
