Physician

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Oregon Health and Sciences Universtiy PICU Type: Multidisciplinary Cardiothoracic Cardiac Intensive Care Faculty for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time Cardiac Intensive Care Faculty with our dynamic team. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond. The Cardiac Intensive Care Faculty is a position focused on facilitating and supporting the provision of standardized, streamlined, high-quality cardiac intensive care. This position will actively participate in initiatives empowering physician and nursing care through education and sub specialization. The CVICU faculty will collaborate with a CVICU Medical Director, intensivists, cardiologists, and surgeons in caring for cardiac patients. The CVICU service lines operates within a 20 bed-mixed PICU. The Cardiac Intensive Care Faculty will help support their colleagues on the MSICU service line, and provider full unit coverage when on night shifts. Work Analysis (Approximate time allocation) Clinical: CVICU service 12-14 weeks per year with night call commensurate with clinical FTE Clinical consultation 4-8 hours per week Consultation Provide daytime consultation for complex post-operative patients Provide nighttime and weekend (phone or in-person) consultation for critically ill patients as needed Monitor care and trajectory of all neonates and complex older children, providing consultation as needed Standing Huddles and Meetings Meet regularly with PICU team members Participate in weekly PICU Case Conference Attend weekly Cardiac Case Conference Attend weekly Cardiac sign-in conference Attend monthly Cardiac Morbidity and Mortality conference Attend monthly PICU Morbidity and Mortality conference Attend quarterly and ad hoc ECMO Morbidity and Mortality conference Primary objectives of emphasis include: Maintaining and improving Quality and Operations of Cardiac Intensive Care Ensuring consistency of care Drive efficiencies including reduction of length of stay, FTR, and cardiac arrest The means to accomplish these objectives include but are not be limited to: Involvement in all aspects of peri-operative care, including surgical decisions that are impacted by postoperative considerations and vice versa Surveying best practices and updating care maps for specific lesions Acting as the patient’s advocate in post-operative care issues Consultation for critically ill and/or complex cardiac patients when needed Professional Development This position will join an established and highly regarded practice with clinical, research and educational responsibilities, and will hold an academic appointment. The Department of Pediatrics has a strong network of senior faculty who actively mentor and support the promotion and tenure tracks of more junior members. Educate tomorrow’s health professionals, scientists, engineers and managers in top-tier programs that prepare them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and contribution. Explore new basic, clinical and applied research frontiers in health and biomedical sciences, environmental and biomedical engineering and information services, and translate these discoveries, wherever possible, into applications in the health and commercial sectors. Lead and advocate for programs that improve health for all Oregonians, and extend OHSU’s education, research and healthcare missions through community service, outreach and partnerships. Qualifications Active clinical practice and maintenance of skills through continuing medical education Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills Ability to motivate, teach, and facilitate individuals and groups Readiness to collaborate in an inter-professional environment Positive professional relations with peers Ability to deal objectively and fairly with controversial issues with a professional, diplomatic, tactful communication style Proficiency to work both independently and in a team environment Ability to respectfully supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and students in pediatrics Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care with an additional year of Cardiac Critical Care training or equivalent experience, or additional Pediatric Cardiology board certification About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the Cardiac Program Explore our commitment to excellence in pediatric care at OHSU Doernbecher and Pediatric Heart Care . With a strong tradition of teamwork and diversity, we believe every child deserves the best care possible. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. Our congenital cardiac program proudly boasts excellent surgical mortality rates among all participating centers in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4). About OHSU Discover the unique impact of OHSU , Oregon's only academic health center. Our singular focus on improving health drives innovation, education, and patient care. With 16,000 employees and over $400 million in competitive research funding annually, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and quality of life for all Oregonians. About Portland and Oregon Welcome to Portland , a vibrant city surrounded by stunning nature. Just 90 minutes from both the majestic Oregon coast and the breathtaking Mount Hood, Portland offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventures and the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Whether you're into cycling, hiking, exploring local brewpubs, enjoying award-winning wineries, or rooting for professional soccer and basketball teams, Portland is consistently ranked as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities. At OHSU, we celebrate diversity and strive for a culturally competent workforce. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply. For reasonable accommodations, contact our Affi… Please send your CV and letter of interest to: Laura Miller‑Smith, MD Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medical Director, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health and Sciences University View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Pedsccm