Physician / Cardiology
Children's Health · United States · $86,000 (stated in the posting)
Pediatric Cardiologist, Fetal Echocardiography in Rapid City, SD
Key takeaways:
Community-based, primarily ambulatory practice expanding access to pediatric cardiology for patients and families in and near Rapid City
Leadership and autonomy in your role with the opportunity to help shape the future of the practice
Dedicated nurse and sonographer with additional staffing planned as the practice grows
Support of the comprehensive Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center at Children’s Nebraska and access to providers across Children’s 50+ specialties
Physicians at any stage in their career are encouraged to apply
J-1 waiver sponsorship available for qualified candidates
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Children’s Nebraska and the University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in fetal echocardiography to join its expanding practice in Rapid City, SD. You’ll build on the meaningful relationships Children’s has established with patients, families and other healthcare providers in and around Rapid City.
Why Choose Rapid City:
Rapid City offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant, connected community with easy access to scenic trails and iconic landmarks, including the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. With a population of approximately 86,000 and growing, Rapid City is experiencing significant growth while maintaining its family-friendly, close-knit atmosphere. The nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base and its expanding B-21 Raider program also create opportunities to serve a growing military population. Children’s cardiologists have provided outreach clinics in Rapid City for many years, giving you the opportunity to build on established relationships and make a meaningful impact in the community.
About Children’s Nebraska:
Children’s Nebraska, based in Omaha, Neb., is a 279-bed nonprofit organization caring for children since 1948. Children’s is the only full-service pediatric specialty health center in Nebraska providing care in more than 50 pediatric specialties, as well as primary care. Patients are referred from throughout the five-state region and beyond for the treatment of complex childhood diseases. At Children’s, no child in need of medical care is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
Children’s is a freestanding pediatric hospital and medical center with a unique academic partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, enabling Children’s providers to educate and train the next generation of pediatric specialists.
Nebraska’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Level IV Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with advanced life-saving therapies, including ECMO
Level 4 Epilepsy Center dedicated exclusively to pediatrics
Fetal Care Center offering prenatal diagnostic services and care planning for mothers carrying babies who may need intervention or support after birth
Accredited Critical Care Transport team equipped with a fleet of four ambulances, one helicopter and one fixed-wing plane
About The Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center at Children’s Nebraska:
Specialties include pediatric cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac intensive care and cardiac anesthesiology
Comprehensive programs include Advanced Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Heart, Pulmonary Hypertension, Single Ventricle, Cardiac Rehabilitation and more
32-bed acuity-adaptable Cardiac Care Unit, a floor dedicated to providing the full spectrum of care to cardiac patients
High team member satisfaction scores, camaraderie and a supportive leadership team
Qualifications:
Board-eligible or board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in fetal echocardiography
Physicians at any stage in their career are encouraged to apply
J-1 waiver sponsorship available for qualified candidates