Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care

Position Highlights

• Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric
  - Critical Care Physician
• Location:
  
  801 S. Washington St Naperville IL 60540
• Full Time – Direct medical services 40 hours per week, 46 weeks per year (pro-rated for part‑time).
• Access patients through integrated Epic EMR.
• Diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe equitable care for all patients.
• Part of nationally recognized physician‑led medical group with embedded service line.
• Salary range: $244,919 – $388,779.

• Bed capacity: 16‑bed combined Pediatric/Critical Care unit.
• Patient population:
  Medical and general surgical pediatric patients (no postoperative cardiac surgery).
• No teaching requirements – clinical and administrative focus only.

• Advanced mechanical ventilation strategies.
• Comprehensive procedural services (intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.).
• Pediatric sedation services.
• Critical care consultation to pediatric emergency department.
• Close collaboration with on‑site pediatric subspecialists.

• Pediatric Surgery
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Neonatology (in‑house 24/7)
• Pediatric Hospitalists (24/7 intensive care experienced coverage)
• Additional pediatric subspecialists available.

• Pediatric Emergency Department staffed by pediatric EM‑trained physicians.
• 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist coverage with intensive care experience.
• In‑house Neonatology team.
• State‑of‑the‑art Simulation Lab with comprehensive pediatric content and scenarios.
• Member of the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance.

• Design optimal coverage model for the unit.
• Recruit and build a cohesive pediatric intensivist physician team.
• Establish clinical protocols and best practices.
• Shape future direction of the program.

• Clinical schedule – to be determined collaboratively with the Medical Director and incoming team.
• Call structure – night call from home.
• Protected administrative time – dedicated time for leadership responsibilities.
• Flexibility – input into scheduling model and work‑life balance priorities.

• Pediatric Hospitalists – 24/7 in‑house coverage with intensive care experience.
• Neonatology – in‑house 24/7.
• No APP coverage – direct physician‑led care model.

• Post‑fellowship experience in pediatric critical care (Preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership experience or interest in leadership development (Preferred).
• Experience in program development or quality improvement (Preferred).
• Commitment to building and growing a community pediatric critical care program (Required).
• Experience in community pediatric intensive care settings (Preferred).

• Clinical excellence – strong clinical skills in pediatric critical care medicine.
• Leadership – proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams.
• Communication – excellent interpersonal and communication skills with families, staff, and colleagues.
• Collaboration – ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Vision – strategic thinking and program development capabilities.
• Adaptability – flexibility and resilience in a growing, evolving program.
• Commitment – dedication to evidence‑based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Culture builder – ability to foster a positive, family‑centered care environment.

Minimum Education Level

• Completion of ACGME‑accredited Pediatric Residency.
• Completion of ACGME‑accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship.

Minimum Licensure Requirements

• Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.

Minimum Certification Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
• Board certification/Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in area of expertise in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care – Full‑Time, Hospital‑Employed – On‑site.