Academic Pediatric Intensivist, PICU Leader

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 280,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a full-time Intensive Care Faculty at the Assistant Professor rank to advance pediatric critical care in the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital PICU. The role emphasizes standardized, high-quality care, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across Oregon.

Compensation includes a base salary in the high $280k to low $300k range, with opportunities for advancement and institutional support for research and teaching.

Qualifications

• Active clinical practice and maintenance of skills through continuing medical education
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to motivate, teach, and facilitate individuals and groups
• Readiness to collaborate in an inter-professional environment
• Positive professional relations with peers
• Ability to deal objectively and fairly with controversial issues with a professional, diplomatic, tactful communication style
• Proficiency to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to respectfully supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and students in pediatrics
• Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care

Responsibilities

• Facilitate standardized, high-quality medical and surgical intensive care.
• Collaborate with PICU Medical Director, intensivists, and surgeons in caring for critically ill patients.
• Engage in education and sub-specialization initiatives.
• Participate in departmental quality and operations efforts.

Skills

Active clinical practice

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Motivate and teach

Inter-professional collaboration

Professional relations

Diplomacy and fairness

Independent and team work

Supervise and train pediatrics staff

Education

Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a full-time Intensive Care Faculty at the Assistant Professor rank to advance pediatric critical care in the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital PICU. The role emphasizes standardized, high-quality care, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across Oregon.

Compensation includes a base salary in the high $280k to low $300k range, with opportunities for advancement and institutional support for research and teaching.