Pediatric Intensivist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 320 000 - 460 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston seeks a full-time Pediatric Intensivist to care for critically ill pediatric patients in a 15-bed PICU, with a primary focus on high-acuity burn cases and other complex conditions.

The role features a 7-on/7-off schedule with day coverage and in-house night support, plus heavy collaboration with APPs, residents, and a burn fellow. Teaching, research, and quality-improvement activities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency completed.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine completed.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure; DEA eligibility.
• BLS for HealthCare Providers and PALS certification.
• Credentialing and privileging per hospital bylaws; strong leadership and communication.
• Extensive knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology and intensive care procedures.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients.
• Provide advanced life support including mechanical ventilation and vasoactive meds.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial access, LPs.
• Coordinate with subspecialists, nurses, and therapists for comprehensive care.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to stabilize critically ill patients.
• Discuss prognosis and plans with families in a compassionate manner.
• Provide emotional support and mentor residents and fellows.
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain thorough medical documentation and adhere to safety standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Formation

MD/DO degree

Pediatrics residency (ACGME)

Pediatric Critical Care fellowship

Pediatrics board certification or eligibility

Pediatric Critical Care board certification or eligibility

Medical license eligibility

DEA eligibility

BLS and PALS certification

Description du poste

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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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.