Pediatric Critical Care Physician (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Pediatric Critical Care Physician (MD/DO)The Pediatric Critical Care Physician provides comprehensive medical care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). This role focuses on advanced life support, complex medical decision-making, and coordination of multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes for high-acuity pediatric patients and their families.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provide direct clinical care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICUPerform comprehensive assessments, daily rounds, and ongoing management of complex medical conditionsDiagnose and manage acute and life-threatening illnesses including respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, neurologic emergencies, and multi-organ dysfunctionManage advanced life support therapies including mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, and invasive monitoringPerform procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as central line placement, arterial line placement, intubation, and bedside proceduresInterpret diagnostic studies including laboratory data, imaging, and hemodynamic monitoringCollaborate with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiology, nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other allied health professionalsParticipate in family meetings, goals-of-care discussions, and shared decision-makingSupervise and educate residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providersParticipate in rapid response teams and pediatric resuscitation effortsMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiativesComply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standardsQualifications:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical schoolCompletion of an accredited Pediatrics residency programCompletion of an accredited Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellowshipBoard-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAbility to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensureDEA registration or eligibilitySkills and Competencies:Expertise in pediatric critical care and advanced life supportStrong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in high-acuity settingsExcellent communication skills with patients' families and multidisciplinary teamsAbility to manage complex, critically ill pediatric patientsCommitment to evidence-based, compassionate, family-centered careWork Environment:Pediatric intensive care units and hospital inpatient settingsSchedule includes day, night, weekend, and on-call coverage depending on program structurePhysical Requirements:Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout critical care environmentsManual dexterity for bedside procedures and emergency interventionsVisual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and clinical assessment