Physician

Pedsccm; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks board-eligible or certified pediatricians for its Pediatric Medical-Surgical and Cardiac Intensive Care Units. This role offers a unique opportunity for new residency graduates to gain expertise in managing complex, high-acuity patients while working under the guidance of experienced faculty. You'll be involved in critical care procedures, airway management, and participate in teaching and research initiatives. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional care and advancing pediatric medicine in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Core knowledge in pediatrics and critical care.
• Proficiency in bedside pediatric diagnostic examination.

Responsibilities

• Primary clinician caring for patients in ICU or ACU.
• Assist in airway management and critical care procedures.
• Participate in teaching conferences and research activities.

Skills

Pediatrics

Critical Care Procedures

Airway Management

Vascular Access

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatrician

Job description

The Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric Medical-Surgical and Cardiac Intensive Care Units (MSICU and CICU), as well as the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), seek board-eligible or certified pediatricians to work as hospital physicians practicing under the supervision and direction of ICU or ACCU attending physicians.

This is an ideal opportunity for new pediatric residency graduates considering or preparing for cardiology or critical care fellowships or other careers in pediatric acute care. Gain expertise in the pathophysiology and management of complex, high-acuity patients, practice procedural skills and help families navigate difficult situations under the instruction and direction of expert Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School faculty.

Applicants may apply for Medical-Surgical ICU, Cardiac ICU, and/or Acute Cardiac Care positions. Standard work shifts will be 50% daytime and 50% overnight; those who may prefer 100% overnight shifts will also be supported.

Providing care in the Intensive Care Units (ICU) or Acute Cardiac Unit (ACU), hospital physicians in this position are Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatricians practicing under the supervision and direction of the ICU or ACU attending physician. ICU-ACU hospital physicians work alongside pediatric fellows, residents, and nurse practitioners as primary/front-line clinicians on day and night shifts in the ICU or ACU. Under the direction and supervision of the ICU or ACU attending physician, the hospital physicians will assist in the evaluation and management of acute and critical illness. In the ICUs, this will include airway management, vascular access, resuscitation, and other critical care procedures as needed. In addition, the ICU-ACU hospital physicians will participate in unit-based teaching conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities as directed by the respective Department or Division Chief.

Values Statement: Embodies the Hospital’s core values in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary/front-line clinician on day and night shifts in the ICU or ACU caring for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with acute or critical illness under the direction and supervision of the ICU or attending physician.
• Evaluation and management of acute and critical illness, including assisting in airway management, vascular access, resuscitation, and other critical care procedures as needed.
• Participate in unit-based teaching conferences, quality improvement, and research activities as directed by the Chief of Service.
• Other duties as assigned within the physician’s scope of practice.

License Required: License to Practice Medicine–Massachusetts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Core knowledge in pediatrics
• Distillation and synthesis of vital signs, laboratory, and associated patient care data
• Formulation and application of timely and comprehensive plans of care
• Proficiency in bedside pediatric diagnostic examination and assessment
• Pediatric advanced life support, including basic airway maneuvers (bag-mask ventilation, placement of airway adjuncts), chest compressions, and use of cardiac defibrillator.
• Evaluation and management of acute and critical illness, including assisting in airway management, vascular access, resuscitation, and other critical care procedures as needed.

Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Please contact Aaron Spicer for the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care unit. Please use the URL for MSICU, CICU and ACCU positions.