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Medical Director of Electrophysiology

Join Our Team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute!

Are you an experienced and passionate Pediatric Electrophysiologist looking for a leadership role in a dynamic and innovative environment? As part of our leadership succession plan, the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute is seeking a skilled individual to serve as our Medical Director of Electrophysiology.

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is a renowned center of excellence dedicated to
providing world-class cardiac care to pediatric patients and patients with congenital heart disease. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we deliver comprehensive,
compassionate, and cutting-edge care to all children and fetuses with acquired and congenital heart disease and young adults with congenital heart disease. The Heart Institute offers a wide range of services including the management of patients requiring complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization, invasive and non-invasive electrophysiology, non-invasive imaging (fetal and cardiac MR/CT), and preventive cardiology. Our pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery services are ranked among the nation’s best for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

Our cardiac surgical program is one of the most transparent in the world and the first to offer real-time outcomes reporting (https://rto.nicklauschildrens.org). Our Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion houses a 34-bed, fully telemetered cardiac inpatient unit with an acuity adjustable model that allows all rooms to accommodate critically ill patients. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is an affiliate of the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Position Overview
As the Medical Director of Electrophysiology, you will work with the Chief of Cardiology to manage the overall strategic direction of the Electrophysiology Program. The qualified candidate will have an established track record of providing expert care to patients with all forms of potential or established cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac implantable electronic devices; mentorship for young faculty and learners; and a demonstrated interest in clinical investigation and innovation. This position also includes collaboration with adult electrophysiologists at neighboring adult hospitals to bridge the gap in the care of older adults with congenital heart disease and arrhythmias. The suitable candidate will be at the associate or full professor level. A keen interest in emerging technologies, such as pulsed field ablation, artificial intelligence, and translational approaches to channelopathies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee the electrophysiology program, including all forms of diagnostic testing and
therapeutic interventions for patients with possible or established cardiac arrhythmias
• Provide expert consultation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop
comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs
• Mentor and support the professional development of medical staff, young faculty, fellows, and
residents in electrophysiology.
• Contribute to research and academic initiatives aimed at advancing the field of
electrophysiology
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement within the Heart
Institute
Additional qualifications and desired attributes include:
• MD degree or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine with at least three years of
fellowship training in pediatric cardiology with an additional 1+ years in a dedicated pediatric EP
fellowship
• Unrestricted medical license and board certification by the American Board of Medical
Specialties (ABMS) in pediatric cardiology
• Certification by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners [Certified Electrophysiology
Specialist-Pediatric (CEPS-P) Exam]
• Associate Professor or full professor level with focused expertise in both non-invasive and
invasive management of cardiac arrhythmias. This will include (but not be limited to) invasive
electrophysiology testing and ablation of all endocardial arrhythmia substrates and cardiac
electronic implantable device implantation and management.
• Understanding of clinical and research infrastructure and operations, as well as an ability to
manage a financial and operating budget preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to listen to and tailor information
to specific audiences
• Collegial, collaborative, and respectful foundational approach with a track record of fostering a
positive workplace culture that promotes teamwork and inclusiveness
• Commitment to patient-centered care, innovation, and continuous improvement

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a 307-bed freestanding children's
hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center that is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group in 2023. In addition, our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Newsweek’s “Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®.”

Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists is the physician-led multispecialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse and metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with
easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel.

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates please contact:
Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510
Nicklauschildrens.org/NCPS
or
Danyal Khan, MD
Interim Chief, Cardiology
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute
danyal.khan@nicklaushealth.org
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