Physician/Attending - CICU

Miami Children’s Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join its esteemed Heart Institute. The role involves delivering exceptional critical care in a dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes, with ample opportunities for research and education. The ideal candidate will hold an MD, have fellowship training, and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for teaching and research

Professional growth

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school is required.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology or Critical Care is essential.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in research and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical Judgment

Education

MD or equivalent from an accredited medical school

Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Join Our Team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute!

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is a renowned center of excellence dedicated to providing world-class cardiac care to pediatric patients and those with congenital heart disease. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative care to children, fetuses, and young adults with heart conditions. Our services include complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization, electrophysiology, imaging, and preventive cardiology. Our pediatric cardiology and surgery programs are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Our surgical program is transparent and the first to offer real-time outcomes reporting (https://rto.nicklauschildrens.org). The Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion features a 34-bed telemetered cardiac inpatient unit with acuity-adjustable rooms. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Florida International University Herbert W. College of Medicine.

Position Overview

We seek a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join our team, providing exceptional care in a dedicated 34-bed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The role involves 24-hour coverage, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge critical care for patients with complex cardiac issues. The intensivist reports to the CICU Medical Director and collaborates with cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, emphasizing clinical excellence, quality improvement, education, and research.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive, evidence-based critical care for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions in the CICU.
2. Conduct evaluations, diagnostics, and treatment planning, including mechanical support and perioperative care.
3. Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
4. Supervise and mentor APPs, fellows, residents, and trainees.
5. Participate in research to advance pediatric cardiac critical care.
6. Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
7. Support the mission and strategic goals of the Heart Institute.
8. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in cardiac critical care.

Qualifications and Attributes

• MD or equivalent from an accredited medical school.
• Fellowship training (3 years) in Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with options for combined or specialized training.
• Unrestricted medical license and ABMS board certification in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Florida.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, established in 1950, is a 307-bed Level 1 pediatric trauma center, nationally recognized for safety and quality, and ranked among the best in pediatric medicine. Located in Miami, Florida, it offers a vibrant, diverse community with year-round sunshine, recreational, cultural, and sporting opportunities. The hospital provides a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and professional growth.

Additional Duties

• Apply knowledge of growth and development in patient care.
• Engage in continuous self-education (journals, CME, conferences).
• Develop and deliver staff and resident inservices.
• Coordinate follow-up tests, labs, and patient communication.
• Perform clinical services, including history, physical exams, treatment planning, procedures, and patient education.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and teaching.
• Contribute to call schedules and departmental activities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Current medical license and good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Confidentiality and stress management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical judgment.

Location

Primary Location