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Shriners Children's lists this Pediatric Intensivist opportunity in dayton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.Job DescriptionShriners Children's is actively seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensivist to join our growing team at Shriners Children's Ohio in Dayton. The Pediatric Intensivist will be responsible for the medical management of all patients on the unit, in close collaboration with the attending Burn and Plastic surgeons. A major focus for the candidate will be on the daily management of acutely burned patient as well as the post-operative management of surgical patients undergoing burn reconstructions as well post-surgical management of craniofacialpatients.The intensivist will serve a 7 bed (expanding) unit with a mix of both critical and non-critical patients. The unit is staffed with burn/critical care surgeons and plastic/reconstructive surgeons in collaboration with 2 pediatric intensivists. 5 APPs and moonlighting residents also serve the unit. The unit also has an active sedation service, which is incorporated into the provider’s service week.This position entails a 1.0 FTE commitment, structured as 7 consecutive days on service, followed by 7 to 10 days of back-up home call coverage in which in-house nights are incorporated into when patient condition requires this. Compensation is determined based on years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and manage acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients.Provide advanced life support, including mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and vasoactive medications.Perform critical procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial catheterization, and lumbar punctures.Coordinate with pediatric subspecialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.Work closely with surgical teams to stabilize critically ill patients.Discuss diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognosis with patients' families in a compassionate and clear manner.Provide emotional support and guidance for families dealing with critical illness.Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric critical care medicine.Participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives.Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.Ensure adherence to hospital policies, patient safety protocols, and ethical standards of care.Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standardsEnsure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.Required QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical schoolSuccessful completion of an ACGME accredited residency in PediatricsSuccessful completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care MedicineMinimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in pediatric critical care medicine preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposureBoard certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care MedicineMust possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practiceMust possess eligibility for active DEAMust possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationCredentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylawsExtensive knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, and intensive care proceduresStrong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with medical teams and familiesCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
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dayton, OH, 45444, US
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