Pediatric Cardiology

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, Children’s Hospital, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group.  Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Join our Division of Pediatric Cardiology which currently includes 2 full time BC pediatric cardiologists, 2 full time and 2 per diem cardiac sonographers, and an excellent support team. Practice at our state-of-the-art pediatric outpatient specialty center in Springfield MA.  We also provide consults at nearby Baystate Children’s Hospital, 2 miles away. 
• We offer full range of non-invasive cardiology care. Cardiac surgeries, catheter-based interventions, and ECMO are referred to Boston Children’s Hospital and patients return to us for follow-up care.
• Serve as a clinical educator for our pediatric residents and medical students. Faculty appointment to UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate.
• BCH is a 107-bed facility which provides complete critical care programs including the region’s only PICU and Level III NICU, as well as pediatric inpatient services, and a designated pediatric ED. Baystate Children’s Specialty Center houses 15 pediatric specialty services under one roof with focus on care coordination, comfort, and convenience for children and families.
• Excellent professional development and mentoring opportunities within Baystate and with Boston area hospitals.
• Qualifications: ABMS BE/BC Pediatric Cardiology.  Ability to perform neonatal and pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms while on call.  Experience in fetal echocardiography is a plus but not required. 
• The compensation range listed below represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range.  Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.  Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum= $280,200.  Maximum= $364,000.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
• Robust relocation package
• Immediate access to paid time off
• Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

For more information, please contact:

Eva Nunlist, DO, FAAP, FACC, Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology

C/O Melissa Hale, Senior Provider Recruiter

Melissa.Hale@baystatehealth.org or 413-794-2624

Baystate Children’s Hospital 

Be part of something extraordinary. At Baystate Children’s Hospital, located in Springfield, MA — we don’t just treat children. We champion their futures.

Why Baystate Children’s Hospital Is Special

• The only fully accredited, full-service children’s hospital in western Massachusetts, offering both PICU and NICU services.
• A dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department (Sadowsky Family Pediatric ED) with board-certified pediatric emergency specialists, kid-friendly triage & waiting areas, imaging, and resuscitation units. 

What You’ll Find Here

• A broad spectrum of specialties: Hematology-Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, and more. 
• Units designed to meet both medical and developmental/emotional needs: specialized inpatient care, family-centered rooms, child life specialists, play areas (including indoor/outdoor play decks), comfort items, etc.
• Strong support for families: rooms equipped so a guardian can stay overnight, space for siblings, personalization of rooms. 

For Your Career: What Awaits

• Work within a team that values safety and quality — BCH has been recognized (e.g. Solutions for Patient Safety “Hospital of the Month”) for its leadership in reducing medical harm and promoting patient safety. 
• Educational growth opportunities — Pediatrics Residency training, advanced pediatric specialties, exposure to complex cases, cutting-edge technology. 
• A collaborative environment where caregivers, specialists, nurses, and family support teams follow best practices and child-centered care.