Pediatric Cardiologist with Interest in Exercise Physiology

Duke Children’s Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Duke University Medical Center – Durham, North Carolina

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Duke Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a Pediatric Cardiologist with interest or expertise in exercise physiology. This position will be based within Duke Children’s Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. This is an exceptional opportunity to join and help expand a nationally recognized, academically driven pediatric and congenital heart program within a premier academic health system.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical, academic, and programmatic growth of pediatric exercise physiology within a comprehensive pediatric and congenital heart program. The role will include participation in the evaluation and management of children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease, with particular emphasis on cardiopulmonary exercise testing, functional assessment, exercise counseling, return-to-activity guidance, and longitudinal care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology
• Interest, advanced training, or demonstrated experience in exercise physiology, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, preventive cardiology, sports cardiology, or related areas
• Experience in the clinical evaluation and management of children and young adults with congenital or acquired cardiovascular disease
• Strong interest in academic medicine, including clinical program development, education, quality improvement, and research

Candidates with experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, exercise prescription, Fontan physiology, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, syncope, sports participation assessment, or multidisciplinary exercise programs are particularly encouraged to apply.

Clinical and Academic Responsibilities

The Pediatric Cardiologist will:

• Participate in the clinical evaluation of patients referred for exercise testing, exercise intolerance, syncope, sports clearance, functional limitation, and cardiopulmonary symptoms
• Support and help grow pediatric exercise physiology services, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing, interpretation of exercise data, exercise counseling, and collaboration with exercise physiologists and multidisciplinary care teams
• Provide additional clinical service based on interest and program needs, with opportunities in inpatient or outpatient general cardiology, cardiac imaging, pulmonary hypertension, and adult congenital heart disease
• Participate in the education and mentorship of fellows, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals and contribute to academic work in exercise physiology, outcomes, quality improvement, and clinical research

Programmatic Environment

Duke Children’s Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center serves a large and diverse pediatric and adult congenital population across North Carolina and the Southeast. The program has a longstanding history of excellence in patient care, research, and training, with comprehensive clinical services spanning general cardiology, imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and transplant, adult congenital heart disease, and cardiothoracic surgery. There is close collaboration with:

• Division of Pediatric Cardiology
• Division of Adult Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Pediatric and Adult Electrophysiology
• Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Pediatric Exercise Physiology Laboratory and related multidisciplinary exercise programs
• Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program
• Duke Clinical Research Institute

The role offers a highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment across the Duke campus, with opportunities to build or expand a focused academic niche in exercise physiology while maintaining a broader clinical role aligned with the candidate’s experience and program priorities.

Compensation and Academic Appointment

Duke offers a competitive and flexible compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic achievement. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and the focus of the role. Faculty members enjoy comprehensive Duke benefits, including retirement planning, health insurance, CME support, relocation assistance, and tuition assistance for dependent children.

About Duke

Duke University Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Durham and the Research Triangle region offer an outstanding quality of life, excellent schools, and a vibrant academic and cultural environment.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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