Pediatric Intensivist - Per Diem

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group • Loma Linda, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Pediatric Intensivist to join their growing and dynamic critical care team in sunny Southern California on a per diem basis with the potential to grow into a full time position. Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized, mission-driven tertiary care center serving one of the largest and most diverse pediatric populations in Southern California. As part of Loma Linda University Health, a faith-based academic medical center, the hospital is committed to whole-person care. They serve a region with significant healthcare disparities, providing care to many medically complex and underserved patients. The children’s hospital offers a full spectrum of pediatric subspecialty services, including cardiac surgery, transplant programs, and complex medical care. It also has a strong commitment to education, research, and quality improvement, fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation, safety, and compassionate care. The critical care program includes a 25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a 25-bed Step-Down ICU, and a 33-bed Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU). Advanced therapies include ECMO, CRRT, and Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD). The population is mixed medical-surgical, including complex congenital heart disease and single ventricle physiology.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and teamwork
• California residency is required upon start date

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PICU and/or CTICU
• Provide Procedure Related Sedation to patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neonatology, and subspecialty services
• Participate in admissions, procedures, and daily ICU management
• Supervise and teach residents and fellows in a supportive academic environment
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and protocol development
• Support a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and psychological safety
• Help staff and maintain a PICU sedation service

Benefits

• Per Diem Salary
• The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $140 - $150 per hour.
• This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans.
• More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level