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Job description
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking an experienced, board certified Pediatric Critical Care physician to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This faculty position is available on the Tenure, Clinician Educator, or Clinical Practice track, with academic rank and track commensurate with experience
Program Highlights
42 bed Medical/Surgical PICU
12 fellowship trained pediatric critical care faculty
ACGME accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program
Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model
Strong institutional commitment to quality, safety, and innovation
Leadership Responsibilities
The PICU Medical Director will:
Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the PICU
Foster a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with:
Nursing leadership
Quality and patient safety teams
Administrative partners
Multidisciplinary clinical teams
Support faculty development, education, and program growth
Advance the mission of the Division and the Department of Pediatrics
Candidate Qualifications
Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and physician leadership
Strong communication, collaboration, and team building skills
Proven or emerging experience in:
Program development
Operational leadership
Quality and safety initiatives
Commitment to academic medicine, education, and/or research
Research & Academic Environment
Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics consistently ranks top 10 nationally in NIH funding
Robust pediatric physician scientist training programs
Exceptional infrastructure supporting:
Clinical and translational research
Fellowship and trainee education
Career development and mentorship
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.EOE / Vets / Disabled
Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37232, US
Who can apply
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