Physician - Pediatric Cardiology in Fargo, North Dakota

Role Overview

Sanford Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join our growing and dynamic team in Fargo, North Dakota. As a Pediatric Cardiologist, you will provide comprehensive cardiac care to children and adolescents, as well as adults with congenital heart disease. You will be responsible for performing history and physical examinations, admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiovascular disease. You will also provide consultative services to other physicians and healthcare professionals.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art medical center with a Level I Adult Trauma Center and a 12-bed PICU. You will collaborate with a team of experienced pediatric cardiologists, nurse practitioners, and sonographers to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to teach medical students and residents through a joint appointment with the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Day in the Life

A typical day for a Pediatric Cardiologist at Sanford Health may include:

• Performing history and physical examinations on pediatric patients
• Admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children and adolescents with cardiovascular disease
• Providing treatment and consultative services for disorders of the heart and blood vessels
• Managing adults with a history of congenital heart disease
• Providing care to patients in the intensive care setting
• Interpreting echocardiograms and ECGs
• Participating in regional outreach clinics
• Providing specialized care in the pediatric lipid clinic
• Managing adult congenital heart disease clinics
• Utilizing advanced imaging services, including TEE, CTA, and cardiac MRI
• Collaborating with interventional and electrophysiology cardiac catheterization teams
• Supporting cardiovascular thoracic surgery
• Teaching medical students, family medicine residents, and pediatric residents
• Participating in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives

Why Fargo, North Dakota?

Fargo-Moorhead is a vibrant and growing metropolitan area with a population of over 216,000. It offers a high quality of life, a low cost of living, and a family-friendly environment. Fargo boasts excellent schools, a thriving business community, a vibrant downtown district, cultural activities, and a wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities. The Fargo-Moorhead area consistently ranks high in national surveys for its livability and affordability.

Sanford Health's presence in Fargo includes three medical center campuses, including a state-of-the-art one-million-square-foot medical center opened in 2017. The region is supported by AirMed services covering a three-state area.

Career Path

Sanford Health offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and advancement. As a Pediatric Cardiologist, you can advance your career through:

• Leadership positions within the department or hospital
• Participation in research and scholarly activities
• Mentoring junior physicians and residents
• Developing specialized expertise in a particular area of pediatric cardiology
• Presenting at national and international conferences
• Publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals

Salary & Benefits

Sanford Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus

Sanford Health Culture

At Sanford Health, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and creating a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We value teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. We strive to create a culture where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

How to Apply

To apply for the Pediatric Cardiology position at Sanford Health, please submit your application online through our careers website. Be sure to include your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents.

FAQ

1. What are the qualifications for this position?

   Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Cardiology, and have completed a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship.

2. What are the responsibilities of this position?

   Responsibilities include performing history and physical examinations, admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children and adolescents with cardiovascular disease, and providing consultative services to other physicians and healthcare professionals.

3. What is the call schedule for this position?

   Call responsibilities include hospital consults and reads, but no clinic while on call.

4. What is the patient population like?

   The patient population includes children and adolescents up to the age of 21 presenting with cardiovascular disease, as well as adults with a history of congenital heart disease.

5. What opportunities are there for professional development?

   Sanford Health offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and advancement, including leadership positions, research opportunities, and mentoring programs.

6. What is the culture like at Sanford Health?

   Sanford Health is committed to providing exceptional patient care and creating a positive and supportive work environment for its employees.

7. What is the Fargo community like?

   Fargo-Moorhead is a vibrant and growing metropolitan area with a high quality of life, a low cost of living, and a family-friendly environment.

8. Is visa sponsorship available?

   Yes, Sanford Health accepts H1B visas.

9. Are there opportunities for teaching?

   Yes, there is a joint appointment as clinical faculty with the Department of Pediatrics at UND School of Medicine and Health Science, teaching medical students and family medicine residents.

10. What advanced imaging services are available?

    Advanced imaging services available include congenital TEE, chest and coronary CTA, as well as cardiac MRI.