Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU Hospitalist

Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego is seeking board-certified or board-eligible physicians to serve as Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) Hospitalist Physicians at Rady Children’s Hospital‑San Diego (RCHSD). The CTICU operates as an admit‑to‑discharge, adaptable‑acuity unit caring for patients across the full spectrum of cardiac care—from critical illness and acute postoperative recovery through convalescence and discharge home. CTICU Hospitalist Physicians will practice exclusively in the CTICU under the supervision and direction of Cardiac Intensivist Attending Physicians. Key Responsibilities Serve as a primary/front‑line clinician on day and night shifts caring for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease across all acuity levels—from critically ill and acutely postoperative patients through convalescence and discharge—under the direction and supervision of the cardiac intensivist attending physician. Evaluate and manage acute and critical illness, including assistance with critical care procedures under direct supervision. This includes airway management, vascular access, resuscitation, and other cardiac critical care procedures as needed. Provide continuity of care as patients transition from high‑acuity critical care to step‑down and floor‑level care within the same unit, including discharge planning and family education in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team including pediatric cardiothoracic surgery providers, CTICU nursing, pediatric cardiology attendings and fellows, cardiac critical care attendings and fellows, pediatric residents, and an experienced and skilled group of CTICU Advanced Practice Professionals. Participate in CTICU educational conferences, quality improvement, and research activities as desired. Work standard shifts that include both daytime and overnight. Minimum Qualifications Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified Additional Requirements Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement Misconduct means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Equal Opportunity Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr