Pediatric Intensivist

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Texas in Galveston is seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensivist to care for critically ill children in a 15-bed PICU. The role focuses on high-acuity burn cases, sepsis and shock, with a diverse patient population referred regionally and internationally.

The team includes APPs, residents, and fellows providing in-house coverage and teaching. The position offers 7-on/7-off scheduling, opportunities for academic involvement, and participation in translational research.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine completed.
• Board certification or eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice.
• DEA eligibility.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and PALS certifications.
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff per bylaws.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, and ICU procedures.
• Leadership, decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients.
• Provide advanced life support including mechanical ventilation and vasoactive medications.
• Perform critical procedures such as intubation and central line placement.
• Collaborate with subspecialists, nurses and therapists to ensure comprehensive care.
• Coordinate with surgical teams to stabilize critically ill patients.
• Discuss diagnosis and prognosis with families compassionately.
• Mentor trainees and participate in clinical research and quality initiatives.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Mechanical ventilation

Leadership

Family communication

Research involvement

Education

MD/DO (ACGME Pediatrics residency)

Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care

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.

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

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s is seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensivist to join our team at Shriners Children’s Texas in Galveston. In this role, the intensivist will provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 15-bed PICU, with a primary focus on high-acuity burn cases. The unit also manages a range of complex conditions, including septic shock, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, and ARDS, along with select orthopedic cases such as spine and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Patients are frequently referred from across the region as well as internationally, including Mexico and Central America, resulting in a medically complex and diverse patient population.

The position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule. During their service week, intensivists provide in-house coverage during the day and take home call overnight. Nighttime care within the unit is supported by a strong in-house team, including Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), UTMB residents, and a burn fellow, all of whom remain in-house overnight, with the fellow serving as an additional layer of clinical support.

The PICU is supported by six APPs who provide 24/7 in-house coverage across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working in close collaboration with the physician team. Clinical responsibilities include direct patient care as well as procedural support, such as sedation and central line placement. The unit maintains an average daily census of 4–8 patients, allowing for a balance of high-acuity care and manageable patient volumes.

In addition to clinical duties, this role offers meaningful academic opportunities, including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through daily rounds and didactics, as well as the ability to participate in clinical and translational research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients.
• Provide advanced life support, including mechanical ventilation 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.

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for high-acuity pediatric burn or orthopedic patients highly preferred.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.