Cardiothoracic Surgery - Standby Physician

• Primary Location
• Location G Department
• Heart Network Shift
• N/A (United States of America) Schedule
• Part time Weekly Hours

0 FTE

0 Employee Status

Stand By

Cincinnati Children's (CCHMC) is inviting applications for a standby Congenital Heart Surgeon. The individual selected will join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CCHMC which is comprised of a team dedicated to the most progressive surgical care of children with cardiothoracic pathology. Our research and innovation efforts within the division are well established and highly productive in several areas, including basic science, 3D modeling and virtual surgery, outcome and translational research.

We have multiple collaborations with the  Divisions of Cardiology , Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, as well as a myriad of other divisions throughout CCHMC.  As one of the three integrated components of the  Heart Institute [Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, & Molecular Cardiovascular Biology] , a multidisciplinary business unit within Cincinnati Children’s, our division has enjoyed a highly esteemed profile internationally as an innovative leader in the management of pediatric and congenital cardiac patients.

This position is to be a member in the CCHMC division of Congenital Heart Surgery and report to the Chief of the Division. Surgeons within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CCHMC may perform surgery at a number of locations. The selected candidate for this role will operate as a stand-by network surgeon who supports Cincinnati Children’s partnered hospital systems such as Akron Children’s Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and other partners.

The candidate will be able to reside where they desire but will need to be available within 72 hours to report to a partner site.

The surgeon will support the development and growth of the Heart Network with CCHMC while directly working with the Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at each Heart Network location. The assignments will vary in duration and notice period and may include vacation coverage, weekend and holiday on-call shifts, monthly shifts, coverage for several months, or an ongoing assignment. The duration of each assignment depends on the needs of the Heart Network Partner sites. Compensation will be commensurate for the time worked.

The Heart Network seeks to positively impact the health of as many patients and families with cardiovascular disease as possible, wherever they live.

For more information contact:

• David Morales, MD ( David.Morales@CCHMC.org )
• Director, Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute
• Bailey - Tweddell Chair of Congenital Heart Surgery
• Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
• Professor, UC Department of Surgery

Requirements:

• Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent.
• Current active unrestricted medical license
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery or the international equivalent.
• Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services office
• Completion of all required CCHMC pre-employment activities (screening, background check, badging and orientation)
• Must disclose any official disciplinary actions by a hospital, specialty board, medical association, or government agency.
• Desirable qualifications : Teaching and training competence in pediatrics for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Interested candidates please apply to the position through Cincinnati Children’s Career page here is the link: https://jobs.cincinnatichildrens.org/ enter Requisition# JR220790 in the box provided. Attach a statement of research goals and interests. Applicants are encouraged to describe previous experiences mentoring women or members of underrepresented groups, and experience working with different types of patient and community populations. CV and the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without applicants’ consent).

About Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC):

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is a nonprofit pediatric academic institution that consistently ranks among the top five pediatric hospitals in the country. Our 16,000+ employees, faculty, residents, and fellows share the same vision: to be the leader in improving child health.

We are committed to building a diverse faculty and strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Here is a link to learn more learn more about Cincinnati Children: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/about

Cincinnati is a vibrant and beautiful community that is rich in history with many options for dining out, exploring nature, and attending live art performances and athletic events.

To learn more about Cincinnati, Ohio: https://www.cincinnatiexperience.com/

U.S. News & World Report ranked our Joint Heart Program, in conjunction with Kentucky Children’s Hospital, as one of the top hospitals in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery.  Learn more about how we're advancing care.

As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a  top 10   best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)  Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers   (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's  America’s Most Innovative Companies  as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer  as noted by the  National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the  American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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