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Last updated: 4/28/25
We are seeking a Board-Certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our pediatric critical care team at a leading facility in Virginia. This position offers a collaborative, well-supported environment with strong subspecialty backup and a manageable patient census. Candidates must hold an active Virginia medical license at the time of name submission—no exceptions for those needing to apply.
Position Details:
- Shifts: 24-hour coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM), rounding and call model
- All admissions during the shift must be seen within the 24-hour period
- Bed Capacity: 8-bed PICU within a 466-bed facility
- Average Daily Census: 3.4 patients
- EMR Systems: Meditech and Medi -Mobile
Job Requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
- Perform essential pediatric procedures, including:
- Intubation
- Central and arterial line placement
- Lumbar puncture
- Manage care plans in coordination with subspecialty consultants and pediatric hospitalists
- Adhere to pediatric critical care privileges (Note: No cardiac surgery, dialysis, or neurosurgery on-site)
Subspecialty Support Available:
- 24/7 In-House:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Hospitalists
- Radiology
- Anesthesia
- Consult Services:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric ENT
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Endocrinology (via phone)
- General Orthopedics (non-pediatric specific)
Note: Pediatric trauma cases are transferred to a designated trauma center.
Candidate Requirements:
- Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care
- Active Virginia medical license (required at time of submission)
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