Pediatric Intensivist

Overview:

Level II PICU - 7 on / 7 off - Home Call - Work/Life Balance

Responsibilities:

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team at Rapides Women s & Children s Hospital with Pediatrix Medical Group.

Are you a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Intensivist looking for a fulfilling role with a flexible schedule and a supportive team? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established Level II PICU while enjoying 26 weeks off per year.

Why You ll Love This Role

• Established PICU team with 2 Pediatric Intensivists and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)
• Flexible week-on/week-off schedule with home call (30-minute response time)
• Daily PNP coverage and collaborative care model
• Teaching opportunities with family practice residents, PNPs, RNs, and RTs

Your Clinical Scope

• Inpatient Pediatric Floor
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Pediatric Sedation Services
• No ECMO or post-op hearts
• Procedures include: intubations, lumbar punctures, line placement, chest tubes, CPR
• Documentation: H&Ps, progress notes, discharge summaries

Rapides 2024 Census Snapshot

• Pediatric Admissions: ~550/year
• PICU Admissions: 250 300/year
• Pediatric ADC: 6 | PICU ADC: 3
• Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology, GI
• Monthly Subspecialty Clinics: 1 2x/month

About Rapides Women s & Children s Hospital

Located in downtown Alexandria, RWCH is home to:

• Central Louisiana s only PICU
• A 19-bed pediatric unit
• A 6-bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivists
• A team of acute-care trained PNPs ready to deliver high-level care at a moment s notice

Why Alexandria, LA?

• Centrally located with easy access to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
• Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and Kisatchie National Forest perfect for outdoor enthusiasts
• A vibrant community with arts, culture, and year-round recreation
• Home to LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints fans

Qualifications:

• BC Pediatrics
• BE/BC Pediatric Critical Care

Benefits and Compensation:

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us:

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.