Medical Director, Cardiac Anesthesiology

Job Description - Chief, Section of Cardiac Anesthesiology (301861)

Job Description

Chief, Section of Cardiac Anesthesiology-301861

Description

Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology Opportunity with Renowned Children's Health System in South Florida

Join Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Heart Institute is seeking a Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology to lead cardiac anesthesiology services within one of the nation's premier pediatric and congenital heart programs. This is an opportunity for an accomplished cardiac anesthesiologist to help shape innovative, multidisciplinary cardiovascular care for children, fetuses, and adults with congenital heart disease.

The Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiac services, including complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization, electrophysiology, fetal cardiology, advanced imaging, mechanical circulatory support, and developing heart failure and transplant programs. Our pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery services are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.

Position Overview

The Division Chief will provide strategic, operational, academic, and clinical leadership for the Cardiac Anesthesiology Division. This leader will partner closely with anesthesiology, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, surgery administration and Heart Institute leadership to advance quality, workforce development, program growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in congenital cardiac anesthesiology, strong leadership experience, and a collaborative approach to care across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult congenital heart disease populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiac Anesthesiology Division with a focus on clinical excellence, quality, safety, and innovation.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain faculty and advanced practice providers.
• Partner across cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, nursing, perfusion, and Heart Institute leadership to optimize care delivery.
• Support growth in advanced cardiovascular programs, including ACHD, heart failure and transplant, VAD, ECMO, hybrid procedures, robotic cardiovascular surgery, and imaging-guided interventions.
• Promote education, scholarly activity, multidisciplinary conferences, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology or significant experience in congenital cardiac anesthesiology
• Valid, unrestricted Florida medical license or eligibility
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a pediatric, congenital, cardiovascular, or academic anesthesiology program

About Nicklaus Children's Health System - Where Your Child Matters Most

For more than 75 years, Nicklaus Children's Health System has provided world-class pediatric care for children and families across Florida and beyond. Home to South Florida's #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children, the 474-bed system includes a growing network of hospital and community-based partnerships, two affiliated children's hospitals in Broward County, more than 35 outpatient locations and over 40 pediatric specialties. Nicklaus Children's is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric medicine, with programs ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The system also includes leading centers of excellence in cancer, orthopedics, neuroscience and heart care, as well as a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary and ambulatory surgery center.

The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower

Nicklaus Children''s Health System opened the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower in September 2024. This five-story, 131,000-square-foot facility elevates the hospital's surgical capabilities, combining a patient-centered environment with cutting-edge technology. The Griffin Surgical Tower, located in the heart of the campus, features state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest technology and surgical teams.

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Qualifications

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter at joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189. You may also apply online at careers.nicklaushealth.org or click the link below. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

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Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:

Joyce Berger, Senior Physician Recruiter

joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189

Nicklauschildrens.org

Richard Lagueruela, Medical Director Cardiac Anesthesia

Richard.Lagueruela@nicklaushealth.org

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Job

: Physician

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children''s Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department

: NCPS-ANESTHESIOLOGY-3100-455723

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Full Time