ERG | OH | Pediatric Critical Care | Physicians

Emerald Resource Group•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Pediatric Intensivist leads care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a dedicated pediatric ICU. The physician directs stabilization and ongoing management, establishes clear plans of care, and remains accountable for patient outcomes and communication with families. The role includes leading multidisciplinary rounds, performing and supervising procedures, coordinating transfers, teaching trainees, and driving quality improvement. The unit includes pediatric nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid subspecialty consultation. The position has a defined call schedule with backup coverage, access to simulation and procedural training, and protected time for quality work. The Pediatric Intensivist reports to the PICU medical director and partners with hospital medicine, surgery, and emergency leadership on safety and throughput.

Requirements

MD or DO.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
Active or obtainable state medical license and DEA registration.
Ability to independently manage medical and postoperative PICU patients, including mechanical ventilation and shock.
Current PALS certification, plus ACLS or NRP as required by the unit’s age mix.
Evidence of teaching trainees or leading an improvement effort tied to a safety or outcome metric.

Responsibilities

Lead resuscitation and ongoing management of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.
Run multidisciplinary rounds and establish same-day care plans, including timely weaning, transfer, and consultant follow-through.
Perform and supervise airway management, vascular access, and ventilator titration, with documented competency and attention to procedural safety.
Accept appropriate transfers in coordination with referring and transport teams and complete disposition within agreed timelines.
Coach residents, fellows, and advanced practice clinicians to improve on-shift decision-making and procedural readiness.
Lead quality-improvement work addressing unplanned extubation, central-line infection, and medication error.
Explain prognosis and goals of care to families in understandable language and document communication in alignment with the care team.
Partner with hospital medicine, surgery, and emergency leadership on safety and throughput.