Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Attending Physician

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Pediatric Critical Care Division at Duke University Hospital.

Academic rank: Assistant Professor. The role is primarily clinical with opportunities in education and research, in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary PCICU team supported by robust programs.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric Cardiology, or completion of an advanced Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care fellowship following primary training in one of the above subspecialties.
• Academic and research involvement expected as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patients in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU).
• Engage in education and research activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care.

Education

Pediatric Critical Care Certification

Pediatric Cardiology Certification

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Pediatric Critical Care Division at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

Duke Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Pediatric Critical Care Division at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, in support of continued program growth.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Attending Physician in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Academic rank: Assistant Professor
• Primarily clinical role with expected participation in education and research
• Work alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Program Overview

• Duke Pediatric & Congenital Heart Center
  • Ranked #3 nationally and #1 in North Carolina
• 20-bed PCICU with 17-bed cardiac stepdown unit
• Robust surgical, interventional, heart transplant, and mechanical support programs
• Supported by:
  • Experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  • Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiology Fellows
• Strong focus on research, quality improvement, and healthcare delivery innovation

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in:
  • Pediatric Critical Care AND Pediatric Cardiology, OR
  • Completion of an advanced Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care fellowship following primary training in one of the above subspecialties

Why Duke & the Triangle?

• Located in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area
• Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
• Outstanding schools, universities, and family-friendly communities
• Home to Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, and Research Triangle Park
• Learn more about the Triangle

Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic excellence. Salary and faculty title will be commensurate with training, experience, and the focus of the role. Faculty members enjoy Duke benefits including retirement planning, health insurance, CME, relocation, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.