Pediatric Critical Care Physician | PICU Intensivist

Valley Children’s Healthcare•Madera, CA

4d•$352,212 - $442,470•Hybrid

About The Position

Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join their team. This position involves caring for children in two Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) located at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield. The Madera PICU is a 42-bed unit with 24/7 in-house coverage, handling over 1,500 patients annually with a diverse and medically complex patient population. It features a comprehensive ECMO program and is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The Bakersfield PICU is an 8-bed, CCS-certified unit, serving as the sole PICU within a 125-mile radius, providing essential services like ventilator management, inotropic support, and invasive monitoring. Physicians collaborate across both sites, with Valley Children's Hospital acting as the tertiary referral center.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California
Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary and family-centered care

Responsibilities

Care for children across two Pediatric Intensive Care Units at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield.
Provide 24/7 in-house coverage for the 42-bed PICU at Valley Children's Hospital.
Care for a diverse and medically complex patient population.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and over 20 pediatric subspecialties.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, committee leadership, and program development.
Provide ventilator management, inotropic support, and invasive monitoring at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
Collaborate across both locations, with Valley Children’s Hospital serving as the tertiary referral center.