Pediatric Cardiologist Heart Failure and Transplantation
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Pediatrician, Pulmonologist
Overview
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.
ResponsibilitiesThe 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. The role includes participation in several multidisciplinary specialty clinics, including heart transplant clinic, heart failure clinic, pulmonary hypertension clinic, Fontan clinic, and neuromuscular disease clinic.
The position also includes a faculty appointment with the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. The center has participated in multi-center research studies, including the PANORAMA-HF and TEAMMATE Trials, and in multiple research/collaborative databases (UNOS, PHTS, ACTION, STS, PC4).
Required: formal 4th year fellowship training in pediatric heart failure, cardiomyopathy, transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support; board certified/eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
Preferred: additional interest in pulmonary hypertension medicine. All academic ranks will be considered; current trainees are welcome to apply.
The position includes a faculty appointment with Loma Linda University School of Medicine. 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 Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.
Compensation& Benefits
The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $296,000-$345,900
. This amount does not include potential variable compensation or extra productivity pay and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.
- Our Benefits Include
- Generous Retirement Contribution
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
- Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
- CME Days and Funds
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness information
For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.
Interested candidates, please send a letter of intent & CV to:
Ileana Baroi
Recruitment Specialist
ibaroi
Dr. Micheal Kuhn
Chief of Cardiology
Department of Pediatrics
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