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Pediatrics - Critical Care Medicine

Jefferson, LA 70121

Posted: 08/14/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Physician Job Number: 58672 Specialty: Critical Care

Job Description


Join Our Team as a Pediatric Critical Care Physician – Make a Difference in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care!

We are seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician to provide exceptional care in our specialized Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This vital role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for critically ill children with cardiac conditions. Whether covering day or nighttime shifts, your expertise will be instrumental in delivering top-tier critical care and advancing patient health.

Required Skills:
  • Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
  • Extensive experience (preferably 10+ years) in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and team coordination abilities

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience in pediatric cardiology beyond critical care
  • Prior involvement in complex surgical case management
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and critical care documentation
  • Ability to handle higher acuity cases independently

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Active medical license in the practicing state (or eligibility)
  • Minimum of 5 years of dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care experience
  • Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Pediatric Advanced Critical Care courses

Other Requirements:
  • Availability to work both day and nighttime shifts, with maximum consecutive shifts of 4–7 days
  • Willingness to participate in on-call responsibilities
  • Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently
  • Compliance with all institutional policies and certification standards

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to life-saving pediatric care in a dynamic environment. If you possess the expertise and passion for pediatric cardiac critical care, we encourage you to apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
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