The Organization:
Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital is a nationally recognized pediatric hospital providing comprehensive specialty and subspecialty care to children across Central Florida and beyond. The 156-bed hospital is supported by more than 230 pediatric subspecialty physicians and nearly 100 advanced practice professionals across a broad range of medical and surgical disciplines. The hospital also serves as a major regional referral center, with more than 51,000 emergency department visits and 8,600 inpatient discharges annually.
The hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 16 consecutive years, with multiple pediatric specialties ranked nationally. Its clinical programs have also earned numerous distinctions, including Level I Pediatric Trauma designation, ELSO Gold Center of Excellence status, Magnet recognition, and multiple Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital honors. Orlando Health Children’s also supports an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program with 42 residents and seven pediatric fellowship programs.
Orlando Health continues to make significant investments in the growth of its pediatric enterprise. In August 2026, the organization opened the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion, a six-story, 189,000-square-foot outpatient facility located across from Arnold Palmer Hospital. The Pavilion brings more than 30 pediatric specialties together under one roof, expanding access to coordinated specialty care and strengthening collaboration across Orlando Health Children’s clinical programs.
The Opportunity:
Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital seeks an accomplished, board-certified pediatric cardiologist to serve as Division Chief of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Children’s Heart Institute. The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership across clinical care, education, research, advocacy, and administration while helping guide the continued growth and development of pediatric cardiovascular services.
The Division Chief will report to Cary D’Ortona, President of Orlando Health Medical Group, and work closely with Justin Williams, President of Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital, as well as leaders across Orlando Health Children’s. As Co-Director of the Children’s Heart Institute, the incoming leader will partner closely with Tain-Yen Hsia, MD, Division Chief of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Institute, to advance an integrated, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program.
Key priorities will include continued program development, physician recruitment and mentorship, and growth in areas such as advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and fetal and perinatal cardiology. The Division Chief will also strengthen collaboration across cardiology, cardiovascular-thoracic surgery, cardiac intensive care, and other clinical programs while advancing the Children’s Heart Institute as a destination for children with complex congenital heart disease.
The Division:
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital is a key component of the multidisciplinary Children’s Heart Institute, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care from the fetal period through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood for patients with congenital heart disease. The program offers expertise in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and arrhythmia care, fetal cardiology, advanced cardiovascular imaging, and adult congenital heart disease, supported by close collaboration with cardiovascular surgery, cardiac intensive care, cardiac anesthesia, maternal-fetal medicine, and other specialties.
The Division includes 12 pediatric cardiologists and manages approximately 23,000 patient encounters annually. Its primary outpatient location is within the new Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion, with clinical services extending across five additional satellite locations throughout the region. The program is supported by advanced capabilities including interventional catheterization, electrophysiology mapping, fetal echocardiography, cardiac MRI and CT, and 3D imaging and printing.
The Division works closely with Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, led by Tain-Yen Hsia, MD, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery and Co-Director of the Children’s Heart Institute. Together, the cardiology and surgical teams provide coordinated care for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease, with the surgical program performing approximately 115 to 120 index cases annually.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished pediatric cardiologist and collaborative, forward-thinking leader with experience advancing high-quality clinical programs and leading physicians and multidisciplinary teams. They will bring a strong understanding of pediatric cardiology operations and demonstrate the ability to develop programs, recruit and mentor physicians, improve patient access and quality, and foster collaboration across cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and other clinical partners.
The successful candidate will be a strategic and effective communicator who can establish a clear vision for the Division while translating that vision into measurable goals and sustainable growth. They will possess strong operational and financial acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex health system. The ideal candidate will lead with integrity, transparency, accountability, and a commitment to creating an inclusive and high-performing environment.
Qualifications
The Region:
Orlando offers an attractive quality of life for individuals and families, combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with year-round warm weather and easy access to outdoor recreation. The region is served by Orlando International Airport and offers a wide range of residential communities, including Winter Park, Winter Garden, and Lake Nona, along with professional sports, dining, arts and cultural attractions, and the world-renowned Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando destinations.
The region also offers a strong educational landscape, including the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, and a variety of public, private, and charter school options. Its central location provides convenient access to both Florida coasts, while Florida's lack of an individual state income tax can be an additional consideration for candidates relocating to the area. Together, Orlando's accessibility, family-friendly communities, cultural and recreational opportunities, and warm climate make it an appealing place to live and build a career.
Applications and Nominations:
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and brief letter of interest highlighting relevant leadership and professional experience. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.
Please submit materials electronically to Molly Johnson at Molly.Johnson@AMNHealthcare.com
For additional information about the position or to provide recommendations, please contact:
Jennifer Schaulin
Academic & Pediatric Practice Leader
Executive Partner
Phone: (972) 768-5350
jennifer.schaulin@amnhealthcare.com
Molly Johnson
Consultant
AMN Leadership Solutions, Inc.
molly.johnson@amnhealthcare.com
EEOC Statement
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