Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care AdventHealth for Children

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 our flagship children’s hospital in Orlando, Florida with additional oversight of PICU at AdventHealth Tampa.

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to guide a high-performing pediatric intensive care program within a nationally recognized, faith-based health system dedicated to whole-person care.

Position Highlights

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for a 22 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) plus additional 4 bed Pediatric Care Unit (PCU) with active expansion plans and oversight of separate 5-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at AdventHealth Tampa
• Approximately 70–80% clinical responsibilities with protected administrative time
• Oversight of pediatric critical care operations, quality, and program development
• Participation in an active pediatric residency program with teaching opportunities
• Engagement in clinical research and quality initiatives (VPS, SPS)

Hospital Description

AdventHealth for Children is a full-service, tertiary children’s hospital offering:

• More than 200 dedicated pediatric beds
• A 26-bed PICU
• Separate 15-bed specialized CVICU (separate leadership)
• A 100+ bed Level IV NICU and extensive neonatal network (separate leadership)
• A comprehensive pediatric cardiac program
• Active participation in national quality collaboratives including Virtual Pediatric Systems (VPS) and Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS)
• A robust pediatric transport system serving Central Florida and beyond

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and advancing pediatric care through innovation, collaboration, and family-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all clinical and operational aspects of Pediatric Critical Care
• 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
• Participate in resident teaching and academic activities; pediatric and emergency medicine residents  

Qualifications

• 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

About AdventHealth

AdventHealth is a leading faith-based health system committed to extending the healing ministry of Christ. AdventHealth for Children is consistently recognized for excellence in pediatric care, quality, and safety, and serves as the hub for a large statewide pediatric network.

Practice & Benefits

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

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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