Medical Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Children's Heart Surgery program at AdventHealth for Children, Orlando, Florida

Overview

AdventHealth for Children is seeking a dynamic, energetic Pediatric Cardiac Surgery leader to join our team at the Walt Disney Pavilion in Orlando, Florida. The new Medical Director will partner with our cardiac surgeons to continue the growth and development of our vibrant, comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in coordination with one of the largest hospital networks in the country. The new surgeon would work collaboratively with our dedicated peds cardiology and peds cardiac ICU teams.

AdventHealth has a statewide network of more than 30 hospitals, supported by an extensive outreach and transport system. Our network includes multiple outpatient locations with multidisciplinary pediatric services, and our system delivers more than 20,000 babies annually.

Working with an expanding and committed children’s hospital, an established and successful peds cardiology group with a strong referral base, a dedicated cardiac pediatric critical care unit, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a competitive benefits/compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Hospital Overview

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, including a 22 bed PICU, 10 bed Cardiac ICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system.  We started our comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.  We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017.  Our unparalleled network consists of 27 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.  Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida.

AdventHealth for Children is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. As the most visited American city in 2014, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and numerous beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The newly built Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

Practice Overview

This is an employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG).  AHMG is a 1000+ physician, multi-specialty organization that offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance, relocation expenses, paid leave days, a generous 403b retirement plan, CME days and a CME allowance.  AHMG is a sister organization of AdventHealth Orlando. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Location Overview

We are located in the outpatient center on the campus of AdventHealth for Children. Very convenient to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. A short drive to many of the area attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and area beaches.

Job requirements

• Senior level surgeon experience is preferred
• Board Certification or Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery, with a focus on Congenital Cardiac Surgery
• Documented success as an independent pediatric cardiac surgeon in all domains of clinical pediatric cardiac surgery including complex neonatal cardiac surgery and surgery for adults with congenital heart disease. Significant interest and capability in pre and post-operative care.
• Active FL medical license, or ability to obtain
• Demonstrable skills ins surgical judgment, management and decision-making
• Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation specialist with UNOS certification preferred, but not required
• “Team player” mentality.  Participation in multidisciplinary daily rounds.

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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