Chief, Cardiovascular Surgery
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Description: Nicklaus Children's Health System (NCHS) seeks a distinguished and collaborative cardiac surgeon with experience as an outstanding leader and a clinical record of excellence to serve as the next Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Institute Co-Director (Chief). This is an excellent leadership position to serve at one of the nation's leading cardiac programs and children's health systems.

Located in Miami, Florida, Nicklaus Children's is a system comprised of a Level-I Pediatric Trauma Center and a 309-bed flagship institution, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, as well as a network of outpatient and urgent care centers. With net patient revenue approaching $1 billion, the System includes 800 attending physicians and more than 390 pediatric subspecialists. Nicklaus Children's has received many accolades over the years, including recurring designation as a Magnet facility for nursing excellence and most recently ranked in five pediatric subspecialty programs by U.S. News & World Report. Supported by a million-dollar gift, NCHS is set to open a new five-story, 131,000-square-foot surgical tower in 2024.

This position requires a thorough understanding of the healthcare environment, both regionally and nationally, a vision for the growth of clinical capabilities and regional growth, as well as an ability to collaborate with other leaders across NCHS. The Chief will lead and formulate multidisciplinary program development, expand the clinical footprint, and allocate resources effectively. They will be a leader that demonstrates the collaborative ability to work well with multiple partners and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished, nationally recognized surgeon and outstanding leader with a demonstrated ability to set a vision, effectively inspire, manage, and mentor. This leader will exemplify a collaborative ability to work well with other leaders across NCHS. The candidate must meet the requirements to practice clinically within the state of Florida and have board certification in congenital cardiac surgery.

Contact: Please direct all nominations, expressions of interest (CV/resumes) or to learn more to Michael Raddatz, Dr. Michael Anderson, and Imran Ali. Please fill out completely and submit to CHSS.