Pediatric Critical Care Physician - Medical Director

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Seattle seeks a dedicated Pediatric Critical Care Physician & Medical Director to provide exceptional care in a state-of-the-art PICU. The role includes overseeing services, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of family-centered care. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Cutting-Edge Facilities

Professional Growth

Community Impact

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services including PICU, Procedural Sedation, and Critical Care Transport.
• Provide round-the-clock care in our 6-bed PICU.
• Lead the Pediatric Critical Care team.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Pediatric deep sedation

Education

Board-certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Swedish Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Critical Care Physician & Medical Director to join their team of 4 other Pediatric Intensivists to provide round-the-clock care in our 6-bed PICU. Our Pediatric Critical Care is a hallmark at the Swedish First Hill Campus and includes a 6-bed PICU where our multidisciplinary team, including highly trained PICU nurses, Pediatric Hospitalists, and Pediatric Specialists, work together to ensure the well-being of critically ill children. Leadership opportunities exist within the Pediatric Critical Care team to oversee the Pediatric Critical Care program, ensure strong communication with Pediatric Intensivists, and work in partnership with their administrative partners. About Us:

• Swedish First Hill Campus is one of Seattle's largest and most comprehensive hospitals, renowned for its advanced medical and surgical care. Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide care for young patients. Medical Director Responsibilities:
• Oversee services including PICU, Procedural Sedation, and Critical Care Transport.
• Lead the Pediatric Critical Care team, ensuring high standards of care and effective communication among pediatric intensivists, hospitalists, and specialists.
• Oversee the Pediatric Critical Care program, including program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with administrative partners to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
• Emphasize family-centered care, providing support and comfort to patients and their families during their stay. Key Responsibilities:
• Provide round-the-clock care in our 6-bed PICU, ensuring the well-being of critically ill children.
• Utilize advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care.
• Engage in family-centered care, offering support and comfort to patients and their families.
• Work within a collaborative team including Pediatric Critical Care physicians, Pediatric Hospitalists, Pediatric Specialists, and highly skilled PICU dedicated nursing staff.
• Provide pediatric sedation and support. What We Offer:
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in a dedicated PICU with private rooms, procedure rooms, and family amenities.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive setting.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
• Compensation is between $280,501 and $386,740 per year.
• The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them. Qualifications:
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with pediatric deep sedation.

Where You'll Work

Swedish Medical Center is an integrated team of more than 1,100 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving on seven campuses across the greater Seattle area. Swedish Medical Center hospitals and ambulatory care centers offer some of the most advanced providers, technologies and treatments in the Pacific Northwest. In partnership with Swedish Medical Group 1,300 providers offering primary and specialty care in clinics across the region Swedish Medical Center offers integrated, coordinated care for Seattle residents.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 27079