Job Description

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
• Second Among All 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 (2024)
• 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)

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon Joint Faculty Opportunity between Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH) in Lexington, Kentucky

Cincinnati Children's is inviting applications for a Congenital Heart Surgeon. The individual selected will join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Cincinnati Children's 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, virtual reality, 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.

While hired through Cincinnati Children’s, the faculty appointment associated with this opportunity is granted by the University of Cincinnati (UC) whereby the Division has formed a strong collaborative relationship with leadership in cardiothoracic surgery. Surgeons within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Cincinnati Children's may perform surgery at several locations. This position is to be a full faculty member in the Cincinnati Children's division of Congenital Heart Surgery and report to the Chief of the Division, Carl L. Backer, MD.

The selected candidate for this role will primarily operate at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH) in Lexington, Kentucky and thus will need to live within the Greater Lexington Area. The University of Kentucky will also grant a faculty appointment opportunity. The surgeon will support the development and growth of the Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program (JPCHP) with CCHMC while directly working day to day with the Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at KCH. This role will include, when desired, doing jointly agreed upon high complexity cases from the UK at CCHMC.

The JPCHP seeks to strengthen an already existing and successful heart program at KCH through shared conferences, resources, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives. By pooling expertise and resources, the partners aim to elevate the standard of care to a broader range of patients, potentially reaching those who may not have had access to certain specialized Congenital Heart services. The JPCHP reflects a strategic effort to enhance care delivery, optimize infrastructure, and most importantly, benefit patients within the communities served.

For more information contact:

David Morales, MD (David.Morales@CCHMC.org)

Executive Co-Director, The Heart Institute

Director, Congenital Heart Surgery

Bailey - Tweddell Chair of Congenital Heart Surgery

Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Surgery

Education/ Experience

Faculty appointments will be consistent with the applicant’s qualifications and experience for either an Assistant Professor or an Associate Professor with University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics and the University of Kentucky.

Requirements:

• Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent.
• Current active unrestricted medical license
• Assistant/Associate/Full Professor appointment
• 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 Cincinnati Children's and KCH pre-employment activities (screening, background check, badging, and orientation)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work environment.
• 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 people skills.

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

Location D

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

UK Health Collaboration

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability