Physician, Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist (Full-Time) MemorialCare Physician Group Long Beach, CA Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

On behalf of the Children's Heart Institute at Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, MemorialCare Medical Group invites applications for a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join our rapidly growing, high-performing CTICU team. Since establishing our CTICU in 2019, Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach has built one of the most disciplined, outcomes-focused pediatric cardiac programs in the region. Our complication and infection metrics place us among the top-performing centers nationally.

We are looking for someone who wants to:

• Practice at the highest level of congenital cardiac critical care
• Shape programmatic strategy and quality architecture
• Operate within a culture of mutual respect and surgeonintensivist alignment
• Deliver elite outcomes without sacrificing personal sustainability

About Our Program

• Dedicated 8 Bed CTICU with flexibility to expand to 15 Beds
• Admission to Discharge concept, caring for complex cardiothoracic surgical and medical cardiac patients
• Advanced congenital surgical program
• Active ECMO and mechanical circulatory support
• Adult Congenital Heart Program
• True multidisciplinary integration (surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion)
• Data-driven QI and outcomes benchmarking infrastructure
• High nursing engagement and retention

We have built a culture grounded in:

• Precision-based clinical care
• Data-driven quality improvement
• Multidisciplinary transparency
• Collegial excellence and professional respect
• Obsession over details that improve outcomes
• The belief that excellence and balance are not mutually exclusive

About the Hospital

Miller Children's Hospital is one of only eight private, regional, not-for-profit children's hospitals in California. Since opening in 1970, it has grown into a 324-bed facility treating over 8,000 children annually and serving as a referral center for more than 2 million people in the surrounding region. The hospital features a robust perinatal program with over 6,000 annual deliveries and a 90-Bed Neonatal ICU and is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Many centers offer complexity. Few offer excellence with true partnership and long-term physician sustainability. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance cardiac ICU early in its national trajectory. This is a place where you can practice at the highest level without sacrificing family, wellness, or professional longevity. Opportunities for leadership development, program building, research, and academic advancement are available based on candidate interest. We are entering our next phase of growth and seeking physicians who want to shape the trajectory of a high-performing center.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a base salary and performance-based incentive opportunity
• Eligible to be considered for Shareholder / Partner status after two years of full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits for Physician and family
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
• 529 College Savings plan
• Generous PTO plan
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development support
• Leadership advancement opportunities

About Long Beach, California

Located in coastal Southern California, Long Beach offers the rare combination of coastal Southern California living with true accessibility and livability. The hospital is minutes from the ocean, with year-round temperate weather and easy access to surfing, cycling, and waterfront living. Within a short drive, you can be in Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, or Laguna Beacheach offering iconic beaches, surf culture, and coastal neighborhoods. The region is home to some of the best dining in Southern California, from waterfront seafood to Michelin-recognized restaurants, along with vibrant arts, boating, and outdoor recreation. You can practice at an elite level while living steps from the Pacificwithout sacrificing commute time or family life.