Pediatric Critical Care Physician - Transform Lives in PICU

Commonwealth Medical Services; South Dakota; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

ACEP Now is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Physician to provide expert care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU. The role emphasizes advanced life support, complex decision-making, and coordination of multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes.

The position requires an MD or DO, completion of pediatrics residency and PCCM fellowship, and board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Licensure and DEA eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency program.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellowship.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, daily rounds, and management of complex conditions.
• Diagnose and manage acute life-threatening illnesses and sepsis.
• Manage advanced life support therapies including mechanical ventilation and vasoactive meds.
• Perform bedside procedures such as central/arterial line placement and intubation.
• Interpret labs, imaging, and hemodynamic data.
• Collaborate with subspecialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in family meetings and shared decision-making.
• Supervise residents, fellows, and students; educate staff.
• Participate in rapid response and pediatric resuscitation efforts.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement.

Education

MD or DO

Pediatrics residency

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

ACEP Now is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Physician to provide expert care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU. The role emphasizes advanced life support, complex decision-making, and coordination of multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes.

The position requires an MD or DO, completion of pediatrics residency and PCCM fellowship, and board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Licensure and DEA eligibility are required.