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Pediatric HospitalistCritical Care - CVICU Why CHOC Children's Specialists? Come join an organization that is defining the future of pediatric medicine in clinical care, innovation, research and education. We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for our Critical Care Division to function within the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU). With demonstrated expertise in pediatric inpatient care, the Pediatric Hospitalist will function in hospitalist role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric cardiac intensive care patients within a family-centered care environment. Under the direction of the attending CVICU attending and practicing within developed standardized procedures and process protocols, the Pediatric Hospitalist will evaluate, diagnose and treat cardiac medical patients as well as pre- and post-operative/catheterization cardiac patients. Central to the role, the Pediatric Hospitalist will assist in developing and implementing plans of care for all patients in the CVICU. The Pediatric Hospitalist functions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary cardiac team, while also providing consultation and education to patients and their families. The successful candidate will have a California medical license and be board eligible/board certified in General Pediatrics with the American Board of Pediatrics. Although not mandatory, the ideal candidate will be board eligible/board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine with the American Board of Pediatrics. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills. In 2023 CHOC began a unique collaboration with UCLA Health that will enhance access to world-class pediatric cardiac and cardiothoracic care for children and their families across Southern California. Our joint pediatric heart program, led by Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, will become a leading destination for diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease. Together, we will help attract the nation's top experts, while retaining the leading physicians and staff at both of our institutions. We will also partner to advance innovation, research and education. CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children's hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards, CHOC's CVICU earned the Beacon Award for Excellence in 2022. CHOC is also an ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence. CHOC opened its new, state-of-the-art 24-bed CVICU in February 2025. Orange County, California is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of over 70 degrees throughout the entire year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions, with beautiful beaches, mountains and the desert all within short driving distance.
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