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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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