Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon - Norfolk, VA

The University of Virginia Department of Surgery, in collaboration with The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking applications for a board-certified congenital heart surgeon with two or more years of experience. The individual in this position will be located in Norfolk, Virginia to support the pediatric cardiac surgery program at CHKD with on-going collaboration at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. Interested individuals must be an MD, board certified in cardiothoracic surgery, and board certified in congenital cardiac surgery, with experience in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Responsibilities include all aspects of clinical care for the pediatric cardiac surgical patient population including ECMO.

The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters is a full-service, freestanding children's hospital and the heart of a comprehensive pediatric health system with more than 40 locations throughout coastal Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. CHKD offers care in more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, including cardiology and cardiac anesthesiology. Surgeons perform more than 13,000 procedures a year the hospital's pediatric surgical facilities. The hospital is home to a 25-bed PICU and 62-bed bed level IV NICU and operates an experienced neonatal emergency transport service.

UVA Children's is ranked as the number 1 children's hospital in Virginia by US News and World Report and is nationally ranked in nine pediatric subspecialty areas. The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds of the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States. The UVA Department of Pediatrics and the UVA Children's Hospital share a common goal to enhance the health and well-being of children and families through collaborative medical care, education of professionals dedicated to pediatric healthcare, breakthrough research that improves lives, leadership, and community service.

The coastal region of Virginia stretches from the resort area of Virginia Beach north to historic Williamsburg and includes the surrounding cities of Chesapeake and Norfolk. The hospital also serves Virginia's Eastern Shore and northeastern North Carolina, which includes the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. The area offers a temperate climate, year-round outdoor activities and a vibrant arts and cultural community.

To apply, complete a candidate profile online and attach a CV, cover letter describing your interests, and contact information for 3 References - name, email, and phone. The position will remain open to applications until filled.

For further information about the position contact: Dr. James (Jay) Gangemi, Department of Surgery, PO Box 800709 Charlottesville, VA 22908, 434-243-6828, jjg5d@virginia.edu .

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