Pediatric Intensivist in Beautiful Flagstaff, AZ

Job Description

PICU Type: Multidisciplinary

Contact Phone Number: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Job Description:

Pediatric Intensivist Opportunity in Flagstaff, Arizona

Currently recruiting two fulltime intensivist positions (we currently have one fulltime intensivist with locums assistance).  Opportunity to take over Medical Director position.

Staffing Model

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• 3 Pediatric Intensivists evenly share coverage (full time is approximately 10 24hr days per month)
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• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (with PICU training and experience) in house 24/7
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• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners provide first call for all patients
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• Intensivists take call from home
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The Unit

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• 14-bed combined PICU and pediatric floor (all private rooms, all rooms are PICU-capable)
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• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners primarily responsible for writing notes and orders
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• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Intensivists together care for all patients (PICU and floor)
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• Excellent, experienced nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and therapists (physical, speech, and occupational)
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• Diverse and large catchment area. Only PICU in northern Arizona, which serves the Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation, and Arizona mountain region
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• Level 1 Trauma center
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• Active surgical services (including neurosurgery, ENT, general surgery, ortho, trauma, etc.)
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• All ventilator modalities (HFOV, etc.). No ECMO. No cardiac surgery.
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• Currently developing an outpatient sedation service
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The Medical Center

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• Flagstaff Medical Center is a 270-bed regional medical center distinguished by its high-quality care, specialty services, and Level 1 Trauma Center
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• Special care nursery staffed by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
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• Active birthing center
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• Financially stable and growing. Strong commitment to pediatrics and PICU
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• Part of Northern Arizona Healthcare, the leading healthcare organization in the region
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Benefits

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• Base salary tiered based on experience, up to $365,000
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• Sign on bonus $40,000
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• Relocation expenses covered
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• $12,000 annual incentive potential
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• $5,000 annual CME allowance
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• Loan Repayment Programs
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• Zero premium health insurance plan with employer HSA contribution and added healthy lifestyle incentives
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• 401(k) match with 100% vesting from first day of employment
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• Additional retirement deferred compensation plan
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• Malpractice coverage plus tail
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Flagstaff

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• Amazing outdoor opportunities. Flagstaff is a forested mountain town with pine forests in the heart of the city.\n
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  • Ample hiking and mountain biking trails as close as 5 minutes from hospital
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  • Cross-country skiing less than 10 minutes from the hospital
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  • Downhill skiing 20 minutes from the hospital
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  • 1 hour to Sedona
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  • 1½ hours to Grand Canyon South Rim
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  • 2½ hours to Phoenix
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  • Lots of off-roading, fishing, etc.
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• Home of Northern Arizona University\n
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  • NAU is currently starting a medical school in Flagstaff. Interested candidates can be involved in the medical school development and teaching
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• Vibrant community\n
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  • Population 77,000
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  • Lots of great restaurants, art galleries, theater, wine tasting, etc.
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  • Excellent public and private schools
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  • Great place to raise kids
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  • No traffic with lots of great neighborhoods less than five minutes from the hospital
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Position Requirements

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• Board Certified (not merely board eligible) in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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• Post-fellowship experience (minimum 5 years attending-level experience in a large, busy PICU preferred)
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• For the Medical Director position, candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability and experience
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• NAH can hire H1-B and J1 Visas
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Contact Physician Recruiter, Chase Stalcup at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.