Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care

AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group are seeking an experienced Pediatric Critical Care Physician to serve as Medical Director of Pediatric Critical Care at their flagship children's hospital in Orlando, Florida, with additional oversight of the PICU at AdventHealth Tampa. This leadership role involves guiding a high-performing pediatric intensive care program within a nationally recognized, faith-based health system. The position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical responsibilities with significant administrative leadership.

Practice Info

• Clinical and administrative leadership for a 22-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) plus an additional 4-bed Pediatric Care Unit (PCU) with active expansion plans.
• Oversight of a separate 5-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at AdventHealth Tampa.
• Participation in an active pediatric residency program with teaching opportunities.
• Engagement in clinical research and quality initiatives (VPS, SPS).
• The hospital features more than 200 dedicated pediatric beds, a 26-bed PICU, a separate 15-bed specialized CVICU, and a 100+ bed Level IV NICU.
• A comprehensive pediatric cardiac program and active participation in national quality collaboratives including Virtual Pediatric Systems (VPS) and Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Care Unit (PCU).
• Provide oversight of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at AdventHealth Tampa.
• Provide approximately 70-80% clinical responsibilities with protected administrative time.
• Oversee pediatric critical care operations, quality, and program development.
• Provide direct patient care in the PICU.
• Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital and physician leadership on strategic growth.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation.
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Minimum of five years post-fellowship clinical experience.
• Prior leadership experience in pediatric critical care preferred.
• Eligible for Florida medical licensure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.