Open Rank Pediatric Critical Care Physician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Vor Ort; USD 260.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an exceptional Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist for a faculty appointment in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. This Open Rank position emphasizes patient care, research, and education, with a salary commensurate with training and experience.

The North Carolina Children’s Hospital PICU/PCICU handles high-acuity cases with a collaborative team, and UNC offers robust research support, clinical resources, and opportunities for

Qualifikationen

• Board certification in Pediatrics.
• BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/or Pediatric Cardiology.
• Open Rank appointment; salary commensurate with experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical care in pediatric critical care medicine, including PICU/PCICU duties.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activity within the department.
• Participate in the education and training of fellows, residents, and allied staff.

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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Patient care

Education/Teaching

Ausbildung

Board certification in Pediatrics

BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

BC/BE in Pediatric Cardiology

Jobbeschreibung

Application Information

• Department: Peds-Critical Care Medicine - 412016
• Posting Open Date: 08/07/2026
• Application Deadline:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Open Rank Pediatric Critical Care Physician
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Vacancy ID: FAC0006042
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date: 11/01/2026

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) / North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking an exceptional Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist for a faculty appointment in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. This Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist will be committed to patient care, research, and education. This position is Open Rank, Open track, and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is a quaternary care medical center with a 20-bed multidisciplinary PICU and a 13 bed PCICU that admits over 1200 patients per year. We have active pediatric cardiothoracic, ECMO, burn, trauma, and organ transplantation programs. The Critical Care Medicine division maintains a fully accredited pediatric critical care medicine fellowship program.

Our team includes 17 physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, 8 fellows, 2 research and 2 administrative support staff. The Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is rich in hospital leadership including the UNC Health Chief Medical Informatics Officer, UNC Hospitals Chief Medical Officer, and Director of the Pediatric Residency Program.

UNC offers ready access to collaborators in other clinical and basic science departments, global and public health, public policy and other expertise across campus. UNC is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) funded institution that offers support for clinical and translational researchers at all levels. This support includes seed funding, regulatory assistance, data management, drug/device development and grant preparation among other things.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Board certification in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/or Pediatric Cardiology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Previous experience either working as a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist faculty member in an academic environment or post-fellowship training in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care experience as well as Pediatric Critical Care experience is highly desirable, as well as a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323492

Department Contact Information

• Department Contact Name and Title: Catherine Detwiller Schamma
• Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]
• Academic Personnel Office Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].
• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.