Pediatric Intensivist

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• BC Pediatrics
• BE/BC Pediatric Critical Care