Pediatric Critical Care

Job Description

Job Description

Department of Critical Care Medicine

School of Medicine

Faculty Position - BE/BC Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist

Our organization is looking for an early-career clinician-scientist to fill a K-track Assistant Professor role within the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• The faculty member will hold the position of Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, focusing on clinical care, research, education, and academic service.
• Clinical responsibilities will involve serving as an attending physician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at a leading children's hospital, providing care for critically ill pediatric patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions, as well as advanced life-support therapies.
• As a K-track clinician-scientist, the individual is expected to establish a focused and sustainable research program aimed at securing independent extramural funding, with mentorship and dedicated research time provided.
• Participation in the educational mission of the Division is essential, along with contributions to divisional and departmental activities such as clinical conferences, quality and safety initiatives, peer reviews, and other relevant academic and institutional services.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Attributes:

• The ideal candidate must possess an MD or DO and be board certified or board eligible in pediatric critical care medicine.
• A track record of academic productivity and a clear plan for independent research are highly desirable, as there are numerous opportunities for innovative research in basic science, clinical studies, health services, data science, and education.
• The division boasts strengths and federally funded initiatives in areas such as neuroscience, neurocritical care, sepsis, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, nephrology, genetics, resuscitation, bioinformatics, and health services research.
• There are abundant collaborative opportunities and resources for both clinical and laboratory research at our institution.
• The pediatric critical care medicine training program is internationally recognized, providing ample opportunities for teaching and mentoring, with mandatory participation in educational activities for trainees.

About the Department:

The pediatric hospital is a 296-bed facility catering to a population of 5 million. It serves nearly every child in the region facing life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The hospital features a comprehensive range of medical subspecialties, along with active cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and other surgical programs. It is also a global center for liver, small bowel, multi-visceral, heart, and lung transplants. An active ECMO program is in place to support children with severe respiratory and/or circulatory failure, and a dedicated pediatric neurocritical service offers integrated care for patients with neurological injuries and diseases. Annually, over 2,700 patients are admitted to the 36-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, non-tenure track. Compensation will be aligned with the candidate's education and experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further details, please apply today.