Pediatric Intensivist
US-LA-Alexandria
clinical
Req #: 49761
Type: Physician - Pediatric Intensivist
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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
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