About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the Cardiac Program

Explore our commitment to excellence in pediatric care at OHSU Doernbecher and Pediatric Heart Care. With a strong tradition of teamwork and diversity, we believe every child deserves the best care possible. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. Our congenital cardiac program proudly boasts the lowest surgical mortality rates among all participating centers in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4).

 

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We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist to serve as both a clinician and Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This dual role combines hands-on interventional care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease with strategic and operational leadership of the cath lab. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, a commitment to innovation and quality improvement, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality cardiovascular care.

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures in pediatric patients, from neonates to young adults.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient care, including pre- and post-procedural evaluations.
• Contribute to the education of fellows, residents, and medical students.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities (Medical Director Role):

• Provide leadership and direction for the operations of the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Oversee and improve clinical quality, patient safety, procedural efficiency, and staff performance in the cath lab.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, safety checklists, and quality metrics in alignment with national standards.
• Lead morbidity and mortality reviews, case conferences, and peer review activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies, institutional policies, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on capital planning, equipment acquisition, and program development.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, research, and innovation

• MD or DO with board certification in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a cath lab or comparable clinical setting.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the applicable state.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric interventional procedures.
• Experience with advanced interventions such as transcatheter valve implantation, hybrid procedures, or fetal interventions.
• Track record in clinical research, quality improvement, or program development.
• Academic appointment and scholarly activity commensurate with experience.

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. ***

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.