PICU Medical Director

Join Atrium Health as a Pediatric Critical Care Medical Director in Charlotte, NCpart of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, were committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. Youll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you upthis is where it starts.

Atrium Health Levine Childrens is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician with a strong clinical and academic foundation to serve as Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care.

About Levine Childrens Hospital

Levine Childrens Hospital is the flagship childrens hospital within Atrium Health and a regional referral center for complex pediatric care.

• 234-bed freestanding childrens hospital
• More than 150 pediatric specialists across 30+ subspecialties
• Consistently ranked among U.S. News & World Report Best Childrens Hospitals
• In 2025, five pediatric specialties ranked in the Top 25 nationally

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• 24-bed PICU with the highest number of admissions in North Carolina
• Cares for the most complex and critically ill pediatric patients
• Full spectrum of advanced critical care services, including:
• ECMO
• CRRT
• Solid organ transplantation
• Advanced mechanical ventilation
• Located within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Serves as a regional and statewide referral destination

Division Overview

• 11 Pediatric Critical Care physicians
• 11 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Robust academic and clinical foundation with opportunities for program growth, innovation, and leadership development

Role Responsibilities

The Division Chief / Medical Director will:

• Provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for the Pediatric Critical Care division
• Lead and mentor physicians and APPs in a high?acuity, high?volume environment
• Advance quality, safety, education, and clinical excellence
• Collaborate with hospital, system, and academic leadership to support program growth
• Represent Pediatric Critical Care within Atrium Health and Advocate Health at a regional and national level

Training and/or Experience Required

• MD or DO
• Board?certified (or board?eligible) in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential
• Commitment to academic excellence, quality improvement, and team?based care

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles.

Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, youre joining a team thats committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It…