Pediatric Intensivist

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensivist specializes in the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. They provide advanced medical management in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic injuries, congenital disorders, and post-surgical complications.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Pediatrics
Successful completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Minimum 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 exposure
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
Must possess eligibility for active DEA
Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
Extensive knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, and intensive care procedures
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with medical teams and families

Responsibilities

Diagnose 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 standards
Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.