Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Phoenix Children’s

Position Overview

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a Medical Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) to lead a nationally recognized program. This outstanding opportunity is ideal for a physician leader passionate about high-quality, patient-centered care and dedicated to advancing the lives of adults with congenital heart disease through clinical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

· Provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient care to adult congenital heart disease patients.

· Deliver inpatient ACHD care at Phoenix Children’s and Dignity–St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

Program Leadership & Strategy

· Serve as Medical Director for the ACHD program with strategic vision and clinical oversight.

· Lead program growth initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and innovation in ACHD care delivery.

· Maintain and advance ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center standards.

· Represent the ACHD program internally and externally at institutional, regional, and national levels.

Education & Mentorship

· Teach and mentor medical students, residents, pediatric cardiology fellows, and adult cardiovascular disease fellows.

· Support faculty development and foster a collaborative academic environment.

Research & Advocacy

· Participate in and/or lead ACHD-focused research initiatives.

· Engage in statewide and national advocacy efforts.

Facility & Program Information

· Largest ACHD program in Arizona and the state’s only ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center

· 26 cardiologists

· 15 cardiac intensivists

· 3 cardiovascular surgeons

· 21 advanced practice providers

Ambulatory cardiac services are provided throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, with outreach clinics across greater Arizona. Inpatient ACHD care occurs at Phoenix Children’s and at Dignity–St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a major academic medical center that includes the Norton Thoracic Institute and Barrow Neurological Institute.

Community

Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the United States and offers year round sunshine, abundant outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life. The region provides easy access to mountains, lakes, and coastal destinations.

Qualifications

· MD or equivalent degree

· Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology (American Board of Pediatrics)

· Board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

· Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona

· Demonstrated leadership experience or strong interest in medical directorship and program development

Academic Affiliation

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. ACHD cardiologists hold academic appointments within the Divisions of Child Health and Internal Medicine.

Contact Information

For questions or inquiries, please contact: David Blaha Physician Talent Acquisition Partner dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com

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About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their fam...ilies. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region.

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