Description

Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida is seeking a physician to serve as Medical Director of our Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. We are seeking an individual to establish the ACHD clinic that will serve the growing population of teenagers and young adults with congenital heart disease. This individual will be a key stakeholder in identifying the location for the clinic and will dictate the logistics of its operation. The role would involve predominately outpatient care but would also involve consultative support for the post-operative management of ACHD patients. This individual will work to expand access and services for ACHD patients in the Orlando area.

Eligible applicants will be board certified/eligible in ACHD. Applicants will also be dual trained in internal medicine and pediatrics and have completed fellowships in adult and pediatric cardiology.

We encourage prospective candidates to learn more about our organization and the communities we serve. At Nemours Childrens, were not just treating illness, were helping children and families live healthier, happier lives.

Nemours Childrens Cardiac Center, Florida

Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida is home to our nationally recognized pediatric cardiac center, providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The center integrates advanced clinical services, research, and innovation to deliver exceptional outcomes and family-centered care.

Our cardiac center offers a full spectrum of services, including fetal cardiology, pediatric and adult congenital cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and complex cardiac surgery. The surgical program performs more than 125 pediatric heart surgeries annually, encompassing a wide range of procedures from neonatal repairs to single-ventricle and complex congenital cases. Outcomes are rigorously tracked and benchmarked against national standards, reflecting the centers commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Our center is distinguished by its advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities, including 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and ICAEL-accredited echocardiography laboratories. The centers 3D printing lab produces patient-specific heart models to support surgical planning, simulation, and family education, enhancing precision and communication.

Research is an integral component of the cardiac center, with a dedicated Cardiovascular Services Research Department supporting basic, translational, and clinical investigations. Projects focus on epigenetics, AI and data analytics, imaging innovation, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, ensuring that clinical practice is informed by the latest scientific evidence. The program maintains a CAP-accredited biobank of cardiac specimens and participates in national registries and research networks, advancing knowledge in congenital heart disease.

Our heart center emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists, and allied health professionals. This integrated approach ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood and provides a supportive environment for families navigating complex heart conditions.

With a commitment to innovation, research, and family-centered care, our cardiac center combines clinical excellence with the resources and infrastructure needed to support ongoing advancement in pediatric cardiology. Its focus on high-quality outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge technology positions the program as a leader in pediatric cardiac care.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding childrens hospitals Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.