Critical Care Medicine - Neurocritical Care Director - Associate Professor

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a PICU Neurocritical Director to lead a comprehensive neurocritical care program. The role involves collaborating with multiple specialties to ensure optimal care for critically ill children with neurological conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine, an active Ohio medical license, and experience in pediatric neurocritical care. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Neurocritical Care preferred.
• Experience managing neurocritical care patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and management of neurocritical care program.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote and conduct clinical research in pediatric neurocritical care.

Skills

Program development

Family-centered care

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Education

M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree

Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio

Board certification

Job description

Overview

The Division of Critical Care Medicine seeks a PICU Neurocritical Director to partner with a multidisciplinary team to provide state‑of‑the‑art care for critically ill children with neurologic disease and brain injury, and to serve as an attending physician in the PICU caring for other critically ill patients.

Representative Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: lead strategic planning, implementation, and management of a comprehensive neurocritical care program within the PICU.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: work closely with neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, neuroradiology, patient services, and rehabilitation teams to develop evidence‑based clinical pathways and protocols.
• Education & Training: train PICU faculty, fellows, residents, nurses and other healthcare professionals; lead educational initiatives, including neurocritical care case reviews and skills development workshops.
• Research: promote and conduct clinical and translational research in pediatric neurocritical care; collaborate with institutional research teams.
• Quality Improvement: design and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes, outcomes, and safety; develop metrics to assess program performance.
• Family‑Centered Care: collaborate with the hospital’s Child Life and Family Services to provide compassionate communication and support for families during critical illness.

Additional Responsibilities for PICU Attending Physician

• Patient Care: provide safe, effective, compassionate care; contribute to clinical service and develop local/regional recognition.
• Teaching and Training: supervise residents, advanced practice nurses, fellows and PICU staff; serve as role model and mentor.

Job Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree.
• Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio, or eligibility for license.
• Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices.
• Completion of all required pre‑employment activities.
• Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required.
• Minimum of five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank.
• Board certification.

Preferred

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Neurology, or significant clinical experience managing neurocritical care patients.
• Experience developing clinical pathways and evidence‑based protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead collaborative teams across disciplines.

Unique Skills

• Program development: knowledge of program growth and development.
• Family‑centered care: understands and supports family‑centered care.
• Clinical knowledge: specialty proficiency to evaluate and treat complex patients.
• Path/Pharm: knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology.
• Clinical education: knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education.
• Organization: strong organizational and project management skills.
• Communication: excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Employment Details

• Primary Location: C
• Schedule: Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Department: Critical Care
• Employee Status: Regular
• FTE: 1
• Weekly Hours: 40

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.