Pediatric Cardiologist
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Job Description
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.
An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.
As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Children's Cardiovascular Program is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist to join our comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular program. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized team delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to children and families throughout the Upper Midwest. We are proud to be part of the Mayo Clinic–Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative, one of the largest and most established pediatric cardiovascular collaborations in the country. Our program provides comprehensive care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, including complex neonatal cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, ventricular assist device support, and pediatric heart transplantation.
You will join a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes 3 pediatric cardiovascular surgeons, 9 cardiac intensivists, 15 advanced practice providers, and 19 pediatric cardiologists with expertise in general pediatric cardiology, heart failure and transplantation, interventional cardiology, fetal cardiology, electrophysiology, and advanced cardiac imaging.
Our annual program volumes include:
- 400+ cardiac surgeries
- 400+ cardiac catheterization procedures
- 15,000+ echocardiograms, including 2,000+ fetal echocardiograms
- 600+ cardiac MRI and CT studies
Our commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement is reflected in our active participation in leading national registries, research networks, and quality collaboratives, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS), IMPACT Registry, Fetal Heart Society, Pediatric Cardiology Critical Care Consortium (PC4), Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3), and National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative.
This Opportunity Offers
- A balanced clinical practice incorporating both outpatient clinic and inpatient service responsibilities.
- Equal participation in the program's shared physician call rotation.
- Opportunities for candidates with general pediatric cardiology training, as well as those with additional subspecialty training.
- Opportunities to participate in clinical research, medical education, and academic activities through the Mayo Clinic–Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative.
- Generous compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity for shareholder/partner with Children’s Heart Clinic
License/Certification/Registration
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology
- Physician MD/DO license in Minnesota or ability to obtain licensure.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
*Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.
*Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
*Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications.
*In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
*Excellent oral and written communication skills.
*Respect for patient's confidentiality.
*Compassionate and approachable.
*Responsible and trustworthy.
Physical Demands
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week).
Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard.
When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Cardiologist will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include balancing outpatient clinic and inpatient service duties while participating in the shared physician call rotation.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology with a valid MD/DO license in Minnesota. The role requires clinical expertise in caring for hospitalized children and strong diagnostic and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 32 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Cardiology median $644k (middle half $474k–$728k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Minnesota | 20 active | 635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 56% no call · 34% no weekends32 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota physician listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment613 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 340 in the last 30 days | 256 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −6.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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