Pediatric Hospitalist position at UPMC Childrens in Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Pittsburgh (CHP) seeks Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatricians for the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The role includes serving as the primary clinician, managing critical illnesses, and participating in teaching and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatrician.
• PALS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinician on day and night shifts in the ICU, caring for patients.
• Evaluate and manage acute and critical illnesses, including airway management.
• Participate in teaching conferences, quality improvement, and research activities.

Skills

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatrician

Job description

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh (CHP) is seeking Board-certified (BC) or Board-eligible (BE) pediatricians to work as hospital physicians under the supervision and direction of ICU Attending Physicians.

The CICU Hospital Physician will be responsible for:

1. Serving as the primary/front-line clinician on day and night shifts in the ICU, caring for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with acute or critical illnesses under the supervision of the ICU or ACU attending physician.
2. Evaluating and managing acute and critical illnesses, including airway management, vascular access, resuscitation, and other critical care procedures as needed.
3. Participating in unit-based teaching conferences, quality improvement, and research activities as directed by the Chief of Service.

Qualifications include:

• Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatrician
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Unique Opportunity:

• An excellent opportunity to gain bedside experience under the guidance of expert CHP faculty, ideal for those considering or preparing for advanced Cardiac ICU training or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine/Cardiology faculty positions.
• Suitable for new Pediatric Residency graduates interested in Cardiology or Critical Care Fellowships, allowing them to develop expertise in managing complex, high-acuity patients, practicing procedural skills, and supporting families during difficult situations under expert supervision.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran and promotes diversity through various programs and initiatives supporting a diverse workforce.