Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care AdventHealth for Children

Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care AdventHealth for Children

AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group are seeking an experienced Pediatric Critical Care Physician to serve as Medical Director of Pediatric Critical Care at our flagship children's hospital in Orlando, Florida with additional oversight of PICU at AdventHealth Tampa.

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to guide a high-performing pediatric intensive care program within a nationally recognized, faith-based health system dedicated to whole-person care.

Position Highlights

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for a 22 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU plus additional 4 bed Pediatric Care Unit (PCU with active expansion plans and oversight of separate 5-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU at AdventHealth Tampa
• Approximately 70-80% clinical responsibilities with protected administrative time
• Oversight of pediatric critical care operations, quality, and program development
• Participation in an active pediatric residency program with teaching opportunities
• Engagement in clinical research and quality initiatives (VPS, SPS

Hospital Description

AdventHealth for Children is a full-service, tertiary children's hospital offering:

• More than 200 dedicated pediatric beds
• A 26-bed PICU
• Separate 15-bed specialized CVICU (separate leadership
• A 100+ bed Level IV NICU and extensive neonatal network (separate leadership
• A comprehensive pediatric cardiac program
• Active participation in national quality collaboratives including Virtual Pediatric Systems (VPS and Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS
• A robust pediatric transport system serving Central Florida and beyond

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and advancing pediatric care through innovation, collaboration, and family-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all clinical and operational aspects of Pediatric Critical Care
• Provide direct patient care in the PICU
• Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital and physician leadership on strategic growth
• Participate in resident teaching and academic activities; pediatric and emergency medicine residents

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Minimum of five years post-fellowship clinical experience
• Prior leadership experience in pediatric critical care preferred
• Eligible for Florida medical licensure
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

About AdventHealth

AdventHealth is a leading faith-based health system committed to extending the healing ministry of Christ. AdventHealth for Children is consistently recognized for excellence in pediatric care, quality, and safety, and serves as the hub for a large statewide pediatric network.

Practice & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• 403(b retirement plan with employer contribution
• Relocation assistance

Hospital Description

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children's hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes. We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region's only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017. Our unparalleled network consists of 30 hospitals across the state with one children's hospital at the center totals over 23,000 births and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics. These 30 hospitals refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando. Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida. In 2019 through 2024, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children's Hospital for newborn care in Florida. We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children's Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions, NBA basketball (Orlando Magic as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.