Cardiology Professor: Heart Institute Inpatient Services Director at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



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


• Second Among All 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 (2024)


• 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)
  

Cardiology Professor: Heart Institute Inpatient Services Director



This position will be pivotal to unit medical administration, unit culture optimization, and ensuring outstanding inpatient quality of care with increasing volumes from incremental CT surgical cases.


PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide leadership for the assigned clinical program area with responsibility for clinical care, research, education, and administration. Supports the organization's commitment to improving child health by developing and leading programs and initiatives promoting disciplined study and discourse on the broad spectrum of issues and implications in medical care, education, and research.


REQUIRED SKILLS: Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of pediatrics, clinical, translational, fundamental research programs, clinical fellowship programs, community organizations, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations; ability to plan, organize, administer, implement, and evaluate the interdisciplinary programs (education, service, research/demonstration, etc.) within the assigned area and Cincinnati Children's. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people at all levels of the medical center and individuals nationally and internationally. It may require teaching at a university level, preparing grants and contracts, conducting research, and publishing in refereed journals.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• M.D. degree from an accredited school of medicine with an active State of Ohio Medical Board license and/or PhD in a related clinical or research field.
• Experience in areas of specialization, including working in an interdisciplinary setting, medical clinic facilities involving a culturally diverse population, university teaching, research, grantsmanship, and publications.
• May require subspecialty training in the specific clinical area.
• Seven to ten years of managerial experience or equivalent
• Five to seven years of clinical experience


Preferred:
• Prior experience in a complex academic medical setting is strongly preferred.
• Board Certification
• Prior experience in a leadership capacity


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Mission: Responsible for the development, communication, and implementation of strategic, operational, and programmatic plans for the assigned area, which are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Effectively interacts with other faculty, staff, and Division leadership to develop programs that align with and ensure that the organization achieves its strategic mission. Assist with recruitment efforts to ensure that future faculty and staff will support and grow the programs and initiatives.


Clinical Care: Assure safety and quality in all patient care. Is instrumental in incorporating a fully integrated, collaborative approach to advancing health care delivery to a patient population. Partner with division/department leadership and clinical director to achieve clinical quality goals. Promotes team interactions with assigned faculty/staff and Patient Services staff. Monitors and ensures staff's safe and effective clinical practice. Monitors patient outcomes and continually seeks improvements. Supports initiatives to develop the necessary programs or affiliations to offer family-centered, community-based, coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally competent care. May participate in the interdisciplinary evaluation of patients and serve as a consultant within the Department, medical center, and the community.


Scholarly Activity/Research: Oversees research activities of the assigned clinical area. Develops, leads, and encourages innovative clinical and research programs. Plans, develops, designs, and conducts research and/or demonstration projects, individually and in collaboration with staff or faculty and/or university faculty. Prepares and submits publications in refereed journals based on research/demonstration activities. Promotes research/demonstration activities and publications of staff and trainees. Responsible for pursuing external grant funding as well as philanthropic funding to increase the area's existing financial support. Prepares and submits grant and contract applications.


Education and Training: Supervises the patient care of assigned residents and fellows. Monitor medical care of medical students, residents, and fellows to ensure that the care provided is safe. Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Serve as a consultant to other faculty and community physicians. May prepare, organize, and provide lectures for residents. Prepare and regularly teach at the bedside in the Division. Participated in all divisional/departmental educational activities. May participate in the development of academic programs and teaching materials. Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Participates in and may lead clinical rounds, medical lectures, grand rounds, and other conferences.


Service and/or Administration: Effectively supervises and leads all assigned faculty and staff. Manages personnel selection, development, motivation, appraisal, and discipline. Ensures that job requirements and goals for each position are precise to employees. Maintain a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates staff. Provides faculty coverage as needed within the department. Assesses, develops, implements, and maintains appropriate departmental policies, procedures, job descriptions, and philosophy consistent with Cincinnati Children's policies and values. Actively participates in all Division activities. Serve on CCHMC committees and working groups. Promote the implementation of long and short-term goals and objectives and ensure they are appropriate to the Division. Complete evaluations for students, residents, and peers. May participate as a faculty member of UC, including attending faculty meetings. Understands, adheres to, and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the division/department. This position will also serve as a key liaison to Heart Network partners, including fee-for-service billing for senior critical care attending time for consultation and coverage.


Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with all medical center policies and applicable State and Federal regulations. Oversees clinical and research quality and compliance initiatives. Partners effectively with internal departments and external agencies. Ensures compliance with all Medical Staff Guidelines.



Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
  
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



Primary Location

Location C



Schedule

Full time



Shift

Day (United States of America)



Department

Cardiology



Employee Status

Regular



FTE

1



Weekly Hours

40


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


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 Apply Now