Physician Pediatric-Cardiology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Long Beach, California – Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Job

Clinical Role:

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• Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible pediatric critical care physician
• Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join a rapidly growing, high-performing CTICU team
• Since establishing the CTICU in 2019, the program has developed into one of the most disciplined, outcomes-focused pediatric cardiac programs in the region, with top-tier complication and infection metrics nationally

Ideal candidate is looking to:

• Practice at the highest level of congenital cardiac critical care
• Shape programmatic strategy and quality architecture
• Work within a culture of mutual respect and surgeon–intensivist alignment
• Deliver elite outcomes while maintaining personal sustainability

CTICU / Program Highlights:

• Dedicated 8-bed CTICU with expansion capability to 15 beds
• Admission-to-discharge model managing complex cardiothoracic surgical and medical cardiac patients
• Advanced congenital surgical program
• Active ECMO and mechanical circulatory support programs
• Adult congenital heart program
• True multidisciplinary integration (surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion)
• Data-driven quality improvement and outcomes benchmarking infrastructure
• High nursing engagement and retention

Culture Built On:

• Precision-based clinical care
• Data-driven quality improvement
• Multidisciplinary transparency
• Collegial excellence and professional respect
• Attention to detail that improves outcomes
• Commitment to both excellence and physician sustainability

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/or Pediatric Cardiology with advanced cardiac critical care training or extensive experience
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience caring for neonates and children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease, including postoperative care
• Pediatric ECMO experience required
• Strong clinical expertise in cardiac critical care

Why This Opportunity Is Different:

• Many centers offer complexity—few offer true excellence paired with physician sustainability
• Opportunity to join a high-performance cardiac ICU early in its national growth trajectory
• Practice at an elite level without sacrificing work-life balance or longevity
• Leadership, program development, research, and academic advancement opportunities available based on interest
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a rapidly growing, high-performing center
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Organization Information:

• 300+ bed hospital
• Robust perinatal program with 6,000+ annual deliveries
• 90-bed Neonatal ICU
• Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
• Treats over 8,000 children annually
• Serves as a referral center for more than 2 million people in the surrounding region

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Shareholder / Partner eligibility after two years
• Comprehensive benefits for physician and family
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, malpractice (with tail)
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• 529 college savings plan
• Generous PTO
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development support
• Leadership advancement opportunities

Area Information – Long Beach, California:

• Long Beach offers coastal Southern California living with strong accessibility and livability.
• Located minutes from the Pacific Ocean, the area features year-round mild weather and easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation.
• Nearby coastal destinations include Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach, each known for scenic coastlines and vibrant communities.
• The region offers a diverse dining scene, from waterfront seafood to highly acclaimed restaurants, along with arts, culture, and boating activities.
• Long Beach provides the ability to live near the ocean while maintaining a manageable commute and strong quality of life.

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• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness