Assistant or Associate Professor / Pediatric Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist

Department Overview

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

 

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Function/Duties of Position

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon’s premier pediatric academic medical center, is seeking a Pediatric Electrophysiologist to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to practice advanced pediatric cardiac electrophysiology in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, academic environment.

 

The ideal candidate will be clinically skilled in both non-invasive and invasive electrophysiology, including electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations, device implantation and management, and inherited arrhythmia syndromes. They will also contribute to education, research, and program development in electrophysiology, advancing arrhythmia care for children and young adults in the Pacific Northwest.

 

The successful candidate will be working in a team with Dr. Seshadri Balaji, senior electrophysiologist and past president of Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES).

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for children with rhythm disorders, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of arrhythmias.
• Perform invasive electrophysiology procedures, including ablations and device implantations
• Interpret non-invasive studies such as ECGs, Holter monitors, Zio studies, event monitors, and exercise testing.
• Participate in call coverage and consults for electrophysiology and general cardiology.

Academic and Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach and mentor medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric cardiology fellows.
• Participate in academic activities including case conferences, grand rounds, and CME events.
• Engage in clinical or translational research, quality improvement projects, and scholarly work aligned with personal and institutional goals.

Program Development:

• Collaborate with colleagues in cardiology, cardiac surgery, adult electrophysiology, and genetics to further develop the pediatric electrophysiology program.
• Contribute to outreach and regional partnerships to expand access to pediatric arrhythmia care across Oregon and surrounding states.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric cardiology fellowship.
• Additional fellowship training in pediatric electrophysiology.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Electrophysiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in catheter ablation, advanced device management, 3D mapping systems, and genetic arrhythmia syndromes.
• Academic track record with publications or contributions to clinical research.

Additional Details

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. ***

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]