How to Apply

Interested candidates can direct their CV to:

Carolyn Vitale, MD

University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center

1540 East Hospital Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4204

Phone: 734-936-8993

E-mail: [email protected]  

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Michigan is seeking a board eligible/certified physician in Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology to join the Michigan Congenital Heart Center. We are recruiting a full-time faculty member of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit to join our group. 

The candidate must have an MD, DO, MBBS degree or equivalent. They should have completed training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology and have completed advanced training in pediatric cardiac critical care. The candidate must have excellent clinical skills including advanced training in pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care medicine.  The candidate will participate in pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care coverage including equitable night/weekend call, pre-surgical work-up service, teaching and research.  The candidate must have demonstrated research experience and a strong track record of publications and presentations. Opportunity exists for outpatient clinic if interested. 

The University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center is a high volume program that includes over 50 cardiologists (11 who serve clinical time in the dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU), 5 congenital heart surgeons, 18 categorical fellows and an active Advanced Practitioner team. Our culture is one of collaboration, in which teamwork is prioritized. Teaching ability is highly valued at our center. In addition, preference will be given to a candidate who has demonstrated research experience and productivity. 

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Additional Information

About the Congenital Heart Center:

As an international referral center for children with complex congenital heart disease, the Congenital Heart Center at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most experienced pediatric heart programs in the United States. From diagnosis and medical management of common cardiac disorders to groundbreaking therapies for complex congenital heart conditions, our team is committed to providing the most advanced evidence-based care for infants, children and adolescents with all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as for adults with congenital heart disease.

Our congenital heart program is one of the highest-volume programs in the nation with over 710 surgical cases, 15,874 clinic visits, 807 catheterizations, 248 electrophysiology cases, and 12+ heart transplants annually. The congenital catheterization laboratory offers congenital heart patients cutting-edge, minimally invasive care including the new Medtronic Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve, hybrid procedures in collaboration with cardiac surgery, and participation in clinical trials such as the new ASD bioresorbable device trial (ASCENT). With over 50 pediatric cardiologists and one of the largest Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Programs, our dynamic team values collaboration and innovation across sub-specialties.

In addition to the on-site birthing hospital, we collaborate with the co-located U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center's top-ranked adult cardiac program. Our outcomes are excellent compared to national benchmarks and we lead multiple ongoing initiatives to further optimize patient outcomes and quality of care. Outcomes and highlights are available at: www.mottchildren.org/chcoutcomes

About the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital:

Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is among the nation's best children's hospitals. Mott is honored to be ranked the #1 children's hospital in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report and the only hospital in Michigan ranked in all 10 specialties for the 17th year in a row. Our 345-bed state-of-the-art facility includes the on-site Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital birthing center. Mott is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and one of less than 10% of U.S. hospitals to earn the prestigious Nursing Magnet designation. Learn more at: www.mottchildren.org/usnews

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.