Flagstaff Medical Center

PICU Type: Multidisciplinary

Contact Phone Number: 817-675-3415

Job Description:

Pediatric Intensivist Opportunity in Flagstaff, Arizona

Currently recruiting two fulltime intensivist positions (we currently have one fulltime intensivist with locums assistance).  Opportunity to take over Medical Director position.

Staffing Model

• 3 Pediatric Intensivists evenly share coverage (full time is approximately 10 24hr days per month)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (with PICU training and experience) in house 24/7
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners provide first call for all patients
• Intensivists take call from home

The Unit

• 14-bed combined PICU and pediatric floor (all private rooms, all rooms are PICU-capable)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners primarily responsible for writing notes and orders
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Intensivists together care for all patients (PICU and floor)
• Excellent, experienced nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and therapists (physical, speech, and occupational)
• Diverse and large catchment area. Only PICU in northern Arizona, which serves the Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation, and Arizona mountain region
• Level 1 Trauma center
• Active surgical services (including neurosurgery, ENT, general surgery, ortho, trauma, etc.)
• All ventilator modalities (HFOV, etc.). No ECMO. No cardiac surgery.
• Currently developing an outpatient sedation service

The Medical Center

• Flagstaff Medical Center is a 270-bed regional medical center distinguished by its high-quality care, specialty services, and Level 1 Trauma Center
• Special care nursery staffed by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
• Active birthing center
• Financially stable and growing. Strong commitment to pediatrics and PICU
• Part of Northern Arizona Healthcare, the leading healthcare organization in the region

Benefits

• Base salary tiered based on experience, up to $365,000
• Sign on bonus $40,000
• Relocation expenses covered
• $12,000 annual incentive potential
• $5,000 annual CME allowance
• Loan Repayment Programs
• Zero premium health insurance plan with employer HSA contribution and added healthy lifestyle incentives
• 401(k) match with 100% vesting from first day of employment
• Additional retirement deferred compensation plan
• Malpractice coverage plus tail

Flagstaff

• Amazing outdoor opportunities. Flagstaff is a forested mountain town with pine forests in the heart of the city.
  • Ample hiking and mountain biking trails as close as 5 minutes from hospital
  • Cross-country skiing less than 10 minutes from the hospital
  • Downhill skiing 20 minutes from the hospital
  • 1 hour to Sedona
  • 1½ hours to Grand Canyon South Rim
  • 2½ hours to Phoenix
  • Lots of off-roading, fishing, etc.
• Home of Northern Arizona University
  • NAU is currently starting a medical school in Flagstaff. Interested candidates can be involved in the medical school development and teaching
• Vibrant community
  • Population 77,000
  • Lots of great restaurants, art galleries, theater, wine tasting, etc.
  • Excellent public and private schools
  • Great place to raise kids
  • No traffic with lots of great neighborhoods less than five minutes from the hospital

Position Requirements

• Board Certified (not merely board eligible) in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Post-fellowship experience (minimum 5 years attending-level experience in a large, busy PICU preferred)
• For the Medical Director position, candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability and experience
• NAH can hire H1-B and J1 Visas

Contact Physician Recruiter, Chase Stalcup at Chase.Stalcup@nahealth.com or call 817-675-3415.

Northern Arizona Healthcare is the largest health care organization in a region that encompasses more than 50,000 square miles. Our team of more than 3,000 doctors, nurses and other experts works together to keep you and your family healthy.

Serving more than 700,000 people in communities across the region, we provide comprehensive health care services through two hospitals – Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center – as well as through primary care and specialty physician clinics, outpatient surgical centers, Cardiovascular Institute, Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine, Children’s Health Center, Orthopedic & Spine Institute, Guardian Air and Guardian Medical Transport.