Pediatric Critical Care Faculty, UVA Department of Pediatrics

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks an MD or DO with subspecialty training in pediatric critical care medicine to join the Division of Pediatric Critical Care. Board-certified or board-eligible candidates will be considered for tenure- or non-tenure-track appointments, at any rank.

The division includes faculty, nurse practitioners, and fellows, offering a rich clinical and teaching environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric critical care medicine.
• Eligible for appointment to UVA faculty; tenure or non-tenure track at any rank.

Responsibilities

• Join UVA Health's Division of Pediatric Critical Care and lead clinical care and teaching in a high-volume academic unit.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, resident and fellowship education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide state-of-the-art critical care for neonates, infants, and children in a Level I pediatric center.

Skills

Board certification

Education

MD or DO

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an MD or equivalent Physician with subspecialty training in pediatric critical care medicine to join our Division of Pediatric Critical Care. The successful candidate will be expected to be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric critical care medicine. Rank, tenure status and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. There are currently 13 full-time faculty and 14 nurse practitioners and five pediatric critical care fellows.

The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. The University is consistently ranked among the top public institutions in the United States. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center. As a world-class academic medical center, UVA Health features 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center serving central Virginia, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU.

UVA Health Children’s has been recognized as Virginia’s #1 children’s hospital by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years and holds national rankings in nine subspecialties. Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. Nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and skiing. The region boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Mall’s entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine, USA Today, and rated the fifth happiest place to live by Outside Magazine, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life.

Seize this unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive—both professionally and personally in an exceptional academic and community setting. Join us at UVA Health and become part of a legacy of excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Announced October 2026: UVA Health Children’s is the No. 1 children's hospital in Virginia for the 6th consecutive year as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Among children’s hospitals, UVA was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 9 of our specialties

• #41 in neonatology
• Top 50 in Behavioral & Adolescent Health
• #29 in pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery
• #30 (tie) in pediatric nephrology
• #37 in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology
• #43 in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery
• #43 in pediatric orthopaedics
• #25 in pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery
• #20 in pediatric urology

Qualifiations

The position is open to individuals with M.D. or D.O. degrees, and candidates must be eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty. The position is for tenure or non-tenure tracks at any rank. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in pediatric critical care medicine.

A pre-employment health and drug screening will be required.

For additional information about the position, please the Division Director, Dr. Michael Spaeder at [e-mail].