Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
MemorialCare Medical Group
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
Children’s Heart Institute – Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
Long Beach, California
Shape the Future of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care in Southern California. We are not hiring to maintain a program. We are hiring to define the next phase of excellence.
MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG), a physician-led multispecialty medical group affiliated with MemorialCare Health System, is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Children's Heart Institute at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach.
The Children’s Heart Institute at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach invites applications for a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join our rapidly growing, high-performing CTICU team.
Since establishing our CTICU in 2019, MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach has built one of the most disciplined, outcomes-focused pediatric cardiac programs in the region. Our complication and infection metrics place us among the top performing centers nationally.
We are looking for someone who wants to:
- Practice at the highest level of congenital cardiac critical care
- Shape programmatic strategy and quality architecture
- Operate within a culture of mutual respect and surgeon–intensivist alignment
- Deliver elite outcomes without sacrificing personal sustainability
About Our Program
Our CTICU is part of a comprehensive Children’s Heart Institute offering:
- Dedicated 8-Bed CTICU with flexibility to expand to 15 Beds
- Admission to Discharge concept, caring for complex cardiothoracic surgical and medical cardiac patients
- Advanced congenital surgical program
- Active ECMO and mechanical circulatory support
- Adult Congenital Heart Program
- True multidisciplinary integration (surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion)
- Data-driven QI and outcomes benchmarking infrastructure
- High nursing engagement and retention
We have built a culture grounded in:
- Precision-based clinical care
- Data-driven quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary transparency
- Collegial excellence and professional respect
- Obsession over details that improve outcomes
- The belief that excellence and balance are not mutually exclusive
About the Hospital
Miller Children’s Hospital is one of only eight private, regional, not-for-profit children’s hospitals in California. Since opening in 1970, it has grown into a 324-bed facility treating over 8,000 children annually and serving as a referral center for more than 2 million people in the surrounding region. The hospital features a robust perinatal program with over 6,000 annual deliveries and a 90-Bed Neonatal ICU and is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
The Position
Qualifications:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/ or Pediatric Cardiology Physician with advanced Cardiac Critical Care training or several years of dedicated Cardiac Critical Care experience
- Must be eligible for a medical license in the state of California.
- A minimum of 5 post-fellowship years of extensive experience in the care of neonates and children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease, including postoperative care.
- Pediatric ECMO experience
- Clinical expertise and experience in cardiac critical care
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Many centers offer complexity. Few offer excellence with true partnership and long-term physician sustainability.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance cardiac ICU early in its national trajectory.
This is a place where you can:
- Practice at the highest level without sacrificing family, wellness, or professional longevity
- Pursue leadership development, program building, research, and academic advancement
- Help shape the trajectory of a high-performing center during its next phase of growth
Compensation & Benefits
- Employed physician position with MemorialCare Medical Group
- Shareholder / Partner eligibility after two years of employment
- May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) based on current federal program guidelines and eligible clinical service at MemorialCare nonprofit facilities
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits for Physician and family including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, malpractice insurance, and tail coverage
- 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
- 529 College Savings plan
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Commencement bonus
- Professional development support
- Leadership advancement opportunities
About Long Beach, California
Located in coastal Southern California, Long Beach offers:
Long Beach offers the rare combination of coastal Southern California living with true accessibility and livability. The hospital is minutes from the ocean, with year-round temperate weather and easy access to surfing, cycling, and waterfront living. Within a short drive, you can be in Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, or Laguna Beach - each offering iconic beaches, surf culture, and coastal neighborhoods. The region is home to some of the best dining in Southern California, from waterfront seafood to Michelin-recognized restaurants, along with vibrant arts, boating, and outdoor recreation. You can practice at an elite level while living steps from the Pacific - without sacrificing commute time or family life.