Pediatric Intensivist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Chicago seeks an Intensivist to care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU. You will provide advanced medical management, lead multidisciplinary teams, and participate in research and education.

The role requires pediatric residency and fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care, board eligibility, and active licensure. You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and subspecialists to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for families.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency completed
• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine completed or near completion

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients.
• Provide advanced life support including ventilation, ECMO, and vasoactive medications.
• Coordinate with pediatric subspecialists, nurses, and therapists for comprehensive care.
• Discuss diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognosis with families compassionately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical care medicine

Pediatrics

Education

MD/DO

Pediatrics residency (ACGME)

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellowship

Job description

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Intensivist specializes in the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. They provide advanced medical management in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic injuries, congenital disorders, and post-surgical complications.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients.
• Provide advanced life support, including mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and vasoactive medications.
• Perform critical procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial catheterization, and lumbar punctures.
• Coordinate with pediatric subspecialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Work closely with surgical teams to stabilize critically ill patients.
• Discuss diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognosis with patients' families in a compassionate and clear manner.
• Provide emotional support and guidance for families dealing with critical illness.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric critical care medicine.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, patient safety protocols, and ethical standards of care.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Pediatrics
• Successful completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Minimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in pediatric critical care medicine preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
• Extensive knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, and intensive care procedures
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with medical teams and families

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!