Medical Director of Pediatric Interventional Cardiology - Coastal South Texas

Join Our Team: Medical Director of Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Medical Director for our Pediatric Interventional Cardiology program. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric cardiovascular care, leading a dedicated team of specialists in a collaborative, innovative, and patient-focused environment.

As the Medical Director of Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, you will lead a state-of-the-art program providing cutting-edge care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex heart conditions. You will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical practices, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standard of care for our young patients.

Driscoll Heart Center has recently opened 35 dedicated CICU beds, 2 new CV ORs, and 2 new Cath labs. In 2024 we had 544 Cardiac admissions to the CICU, 231 index cardiac cases and 301 catheterization and hybrid cases. This volume has more than doubled in the past five years. We have a hospital approved strategic plan to double the volume again over the next five years.

Driscoll Heart Center provides pediatric congenital heart care to 7 practice sites across Texas. The center participates in STS, PC4, and C3PO.

Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, paid CME, and malpractice insurance.

Requirements:

• MD/DO or equivalent degree with board certification in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology.
• 10 years post fellowship experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric heart disease management, including catheter-based interventions.

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 243-bed pediatric tertiary care center with more than 30 medical and surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, Laredo and El Paso. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the sole free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas.

About Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is an excellent place to live, work, and play. Explore nine unique beaches and unleash your adventurous side by sailing fishing and kayaking out on the water. Craving inspiration in the outdoors? Try a paddleboard yoga class or horseback riding on the sand. Corpus Christi is also the center of iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington. Our mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golf, cycling, and tennis.  The cost of living is very low, and there is no state income tax! 

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About Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Corpus Christi:

• 243-bed freestanding pediatric tertiary care center
• Over 30 pediatric medical and surgical specialties
• Serves a broad geographic region including:
• Corpus Christi
• Rio Grande Valley
• Victoria
• Laredo
• South Texas’ first and only freestanding children's hospital since 1953
• Over 141,000 annual patient visits, including 46,000+ ER visits

About Corpus Christi, Texas:

• Coastal city offering a vibrant and affordable lifestyle
• Home to nine beaches, ideal for water sports like windsurfing, kayaking, and parasailing
• Unique attractions including:
• Texas State Aquarium
• USS Lexington
• Outdoor lifestyle with year-round activities: golf, cycling, tennis, and horseback riding on the beach
• Low cost of living and no state income tax