Heart Institute - Pediatric and Congenital Interventional Cardiologist

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The Heart Institute (HI) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking applications for a full-time BE/BC Pediatric Cardiologist with additional sub-specialty training in Interventional Catheterization. The successful applicant should be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with preference for candidates with more than five years of post-training experience.

We seek a highly motivated academic physician with a strong record of clinical excellence, scholarly achievement, and research productivity. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and national reputation of our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory through innovation, research, education, and outstanding patient care.

Supported by three full-time faculty members, the Cardiac Catheterization service performs over 1,000 procedures annually. The program is currently undergoing a significant facility expansion that will ultimately feature four primary, bi-plane procedural suites. Three of these suites are dedicated to the interventional catheterization service, comprising two dedicated catheterization laboratories and an innovative combined catheterization/MRI suite. The fourth suite is a dedicated bi-plane electrophysiology laboratory that is fully equipped to support catheterization cases. Additionally, the clinical facility includes a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.

The HI is an internationally recognized academic center of excellence for Pediatric (congenital and acquired) and Adult Congenital Cardiac Care, and clinical and basic science research. The HI incorporates the CCHMC Divisions of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology. We provide the full range of cardiac services for our patients throughout their lifespan within a free-standing, not-for-profit tertiary care medical center in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The HI also serves to train categorical Pediatric Cardiology and sub-specialty fellows in all areas of congenital heart disease practice. Academic appointment within CCHMC is through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Faculty responsibilities include the following, with additional roles as assigned:

Clinical

• Cardiac catheterization procedures, both diagnostic and interventional
• Single-day weekly outpatient clinic
• Designated periods of inpatient and/or consult service coverage
• Active participation in HI clinical, quality, and management conferences

Educational

• Teaching and mentoring commensurate with the training mission of the HI/CCHMC
• Contribute to the education mission of the Heart Institute and CCHMC.
• Participate in curriculum development and trainee education initiatives

Research                                      

• Develop and lead innovative clinical, translational, or outcomes-based research programs.
• Maintain a strong record of scholarly productivity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Heart Institute and University of Cincinnati.
• Contribute to the academic growth and national reputation of the catheterization program.

The HI faculty pride themselves on excellent clinical outcomes, centered around our patients and families, while maintaining a strict academic focus, research productivity, and exemplary professionalism. The acceptable candidate would be expected to maintain similar high standards in these domains.

Applicant Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent
• Advanced training and expertise in Interventional Pediatric Cardiology
• Eligibility for an unrestricted physician license
• Successful credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities
• Eligibility for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department

Preferred:

• Board Certification in Pediatric Cardiology and General Pediatrics
• Established research portfolio with evidence of scholarly productivity
• More than five years of post-training clinical experience

Desired Skills and Competencies

Clinical Excellence

• Advanced knowledge and technical expertise in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology
• Excellence in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex cardiovascular conditions
• Strong understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology and pharmacology

Research and Academic Achievement

• Ability to develop and sustain impactful research programs
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity and academic leadership
• Experience in trainee education and mentorship

Leadership and Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Effective prioritization and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Collaboration and Culture

• Commitment to patient-and-family-centered care
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Dedication to professionalism and continuous improvement

Interested candidates should submit their CV and address all inquiries to:

Shabana Shahanavaz, MBBS

Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories

The Heart Institute

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

shabana.shahanavaz@cchmc.org

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability