Pediatric - Critical Care Medicine Physician

PICU Type: Multidisciplinary

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Job Description:

Pediatric Intensivist Opportunity in Flagstaff, Arizona

Currently recruiting two fulltime intensivist positions (we currently have one fulltime intensivist with locums assistance). Opportunity to take over Medical Director position.

Staffing Model

• 3 Pediatric Intensivists evenly share coverage (full time is approximately hr days per month)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (with PICU training and experience) in house 24/7
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners provide first call for all patients
• Intensivists take call from home

The Unit

• 14-bed combined PICU and pediatric floor (all private rooms, all rooms are PICU-capable)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners primarily responsible for writing notes and orders
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Intensivists together care for all patients (PICU and floor)
• Excellent, experienced nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and therapists (physical, speech, and occupational)
• Diverse and large catchment area. Only PICU in northern Arizona, which serves the Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation, and Arizona mountain region
• Level 1 Trauma center
• Active surgical services (including neurosurgery, ENT, general surgery, ortho, trauma, etc.)
• All ventilator modalities (HFOV, etc.). No ECMO. No cardiac surgery.
• Currently developing an outpatient sedation service

The Medical Center

• Flagstaff Medical Center is a 270-bed regional medical center distinguished by its high-quality care, specialty services, and Level 1 Trauma Center
• Special care nursery staffed by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
• Active birthing center
• Financially stable and growing. Strong commitment to pediatrics and PICU
• Part of Northern Arizona Healthcare, the leading healthcare organization in the region

Benefits

• Base salary tiered based on experience, up to $365,000
• Sign on bonus $40,000
• Relocation expenses covered
• $12,000 annual incentive potential
• $5,000 annual CME allowance
• Loan Repayment Programs
• Zero premium health insurance plan with employer HSA contribution and added healthy lifestyle incentives
• 401(k) match with 100% vesting from first day of employment
• Additional retirement deferred compensation plan
• Malpractice coverage plus tail

Flagstaff

• Amazing outdoor opportunities. Flagstaff is a forested mountain town with pine forests in the heart of the city.
  • Ample hiking and mountain biking trails as close as 5 minutes from hospital
  • Cross-country skiing less than 10 minutes from the hospital
  • Downhill skiing 20 minutes from the hospital
  • 1 hour to Sedona
  • 1 hours to Grand Canyon South Rim
  • 2 hours to Phoenix
  • Lots of off-roading, fishing, etc.
• Home of Northern Arizona University
  • NAU is currently starting a medical school in Flagstaff. Interested candidates can be involved in the medical school development and teaching
• Vibrant community
  • Population 77,000
  • Lots of great restaurants, art galleries, theater, wine tasting, etc.
  • Excellent public and private schools
  • Great place to raise kids
  • No traffic with lots of great neighborhoods less than five minutes from the hospital

Position Requirements

• Board Certified (not merely board eligible) in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Post-fellowship experience (minimum 5 years attending-level experience in a large, busy PICU preferred)
• For the Medical Director position, candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability and experience
• NAH can hire H1-B and J1 Visas

Contact Physician Recruiter, Chase Stalcup at or call .