Position Description

The Department of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Cardiologist to join our practice.

The Pediatric Transplant Cardiologist would join the Division of Pediatric Cardiology within the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. The role would primarily be focused on the care of heart failure, mechanical support, and pre- and post-transplant patients. Additional responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient general pediatric cardiology care. The candidate would also have the opportunity to participate in inpatient and outpatient echocardiography depending on experience. The candidate would participate in the general pediatric cardiology hospital service call pool but would only be asked to perform 4-5 weeks per year of general service and call depending on FTE.  

The transplant program is a busy practice, with volumes of 10-15 transplants/year, and managing more than 100 post-transplant patients. The candidate would be joining 3 established transplant cardiologists, and the program is also supported by 1 PA with a second APP position currently being recruited, and 1 RN transplant coordinator with a second currently being recruited. 

The pediatric cardiology team at Mayo Clinic has established a robust, very successful outreach practice, which is split amongst all members of our division. The successful candidate would be asked to participate in the outreach practice (either in person or via telehealth) along with their colleagues. There are many opportunities to be involved in other areas of specialty care, and we are happy to explore these with any potential candidate and match their interests.

Division of Pediatric Cardiology

Parents seeking the best treatment for their children with congenital (present at birth) heart disease have turned to Mayo Clinic Pediatric Cardiology for more than 60 years. Each year, clinic doctors evaluate and treat thousands of children and teenagers with congenital heart problems.

The Mayo Congenital Cardiac Program is comprised of 15 pediatric cardiologists, 8 adult congenital cardiologists, and 2 congenital cardiac surgeons devoted to the care of patients with congenital heart disease from the fetus through adulthood. The pediatric cardiologists often have joint appointments with their respective adult cardiology division, to help facilitate care of teenagers and young adults, and thus have access to novel and innovative technologies in use in adults.  Mayo Clinic has a long tradition of having very active congenital cardiac surgical and cardiac transplant programs, and it is one of the leading centers for genetic heart rhythm diseases and care of at-risk athletes.

Mayo Clinic Children's Center

At Mayo Clinic Children's Center, over 50,000 children and adolescents from the U.S. and around the world receive exceptional care each year. Our world-class pediatric experts inspire hope and are known for outstanding quality of care and vast experience in treating children with all types of diseases and disorders, including complex and rare diseases in over 70 clinical and surgical departments. They use state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques and the latest technology. Physicians and scientists at the Children's Research Center at Mayo Clinic are at the forefront of research, including groundbreaking clinical trials that lead to innovative therapies and the best care models to improve healthcare for newborns, children and teenagers. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 in Minnesota and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–25 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Nationally, Mayo Clinic Children's Center is ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in 10 of the 11 pediatric specialties reflected.

Mayo Clinic

With a 73,000-person workforce, Mayo Clinic cares for more than 1.3 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and 130 countries. Mayo Clinic is the largest not-for-profit, multidisciplinary academic medical center in the world with over 4,000 physicians and scientists in an integrated multi-campus system spanning the globe. The unified mission at Mayo Clinic is to provide the best patient care, backed by our expertise and supported by innovation in education, research and practice, to bring hope and healing in times of need. We embrace collegial relationships among campuses (Arizona, Florida and Minnesota) allowing for best practices and innovation to help solve the most serious complex medical challenges-one patient at a time. 

Mayo Clinic is an excellent choice for any physician who is seeking a career with a premier medical center and a collaborative work environment focused on integrated patient care and innovation. At Mayo Clinic, we believe there is a better path to healing that humanizes the practice of health care and inspires hope in the people who need it most. You will be part of an amazing diverse team committed to solving the most serious and complex medical challenges – one patient at a time. Practicing at Mayo Clinic provides a rewarding career that promotes excellence in patient-centered care. You can thrive in an environment that supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available to you – including an integrated EHR and collaboration with top specialists – to give your patients the quality of care you want to achieve.

Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a dynamic city just 75 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life. Rochester is changing to become the world’s premier destination medical center as new buildings fill the skyline that pave the way for initiatives that are unleashing fresh possibilities and make the city a fantastic place to learn, live and play. Distinguished by its culture of caring, spirit of innovation, and fascinating history, Rochester is renowned for its scenic beauty, relaxing pace, and abundant dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Candidates must be board certified / board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology with the American Board of Pediatrics and be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Minnesota.  This individual should also have a strong interest in education and clinical research. 

Applications should include a full CV/Bibliography and Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.