Boston Children's Hospital
· Full TimeICU - ACU Hospital Physician Opportunity
Posted 2 days ago
boston, massachusetts, united states · Onsite
About the job
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Join the Boston Children's Hospital Pediatric ICUs as a hospital physician, where you'll manage complex, high-acuity patients. Collaborate with ICU teams on day and night shifts, assist in critical care procedures, and engage in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Perfect for those preparing for cardiology or critical care fellowships.
Job Title: Pediatric Hospital Physician
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Job Description:
- Work within Boston Children's Hospital Pediatric Medical-Surgical and Cardiac Intensive Care Units (MSICU and CICU), as well as the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU).
- Practice under the supervision and direction of ICU or ACCU attending physicians.
- Ideal for new pediatric residency graduates 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.
- Standard work shifts will be 50% daytime and 50% overnight; 100% overnight shifts supported for those who prefer.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary/front-line clinician on day and night shifts in the ICU or ACU.
- Evaluate and manage acute and critical illness, including airway management, vascular access, and resuscitation.
- Participate in unit-based teaching conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities.
- Other duties as assigned within the physician's scope of practice.
Requirements:
- Board-certified or Board-eligible pediatrician.
- License to practice medicine in Massachusetts.
- Core knowledge in pediatrics.
- Proficiency in bedside pediatric diagnostic examination and assessment.
- Pediatric advanced life support skills, including basic airway maneuvers and use of a cardiac defibrillator.
Professional Development:
- Participate in unit-based teaching conferences and research activities.
Work Details:
- Full-Time, Regular position.
- Standard hours per week: 40.
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