Open Rank Pediatric Critical Care Physician

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) 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 in a quaternary care setting at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist will join a team of 17 physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, and robust cardiothoracic and ECMO

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).
• Engage in education and scholarly activities as part of faculty duties.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic, ECMO, burn, trauma, and transplant programs to ensure comprehensive care.

Education

Pediatrics board certification + BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine or Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

Posting Information
Posting 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
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 11/01/2026
Position Information
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 UnitOur 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 SummaryThe 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 RequirementsBoard certification in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/or Pediatric Cardiology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And ExperiencePrevious 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.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Department Contact Information Catherine Detwiller Schamma
Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]
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Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe 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.