Pediatric Sedation Physician

Overview

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Peds-Critical Care Medicine - 412016

Posting Open Date
: 04/07/2025
Open Until Filled
:
Yes
Position Type
:
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
:
Open Rank Pediatric Sedation Physician
Appointment Type
:
Open Rank
Vacancy : FAC
0005519
Full-time/Part-time
:
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
: 40
FTE
: 1
Position Location
:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
: 09/01/2025

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is searching for a highly qualified Pediatric Sedation Specialist with expertise in pediatric critical care medicine to be a part of our multidisciplinary Pediatric Sedation Service. For candidates with experience, there may be opportunities for leadership. This role will offer a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated sedation program, ensuring the highest standards of care for pediatric patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

There are also opportunities to work within the pediatric intensive care unit. This individual will join UNC’s growing team of 13 faculty, 6 fellows and 5 Advanced Practice Providers as a fixed-term faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. The physician may be expected to cover the pediatric intensive care unit including nights and weekends. Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care experience in addition to Pediatric Critical Care experience is highly desirable as, at times, physicians will be expected to cover both units.

This pediatric intensivist will be committed to patient care, research and education. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement would match well with current divisional activities. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

As a top-tier academic medical center, UNC Children’s upholds a four-tiered mission to closely align clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to deliver world-class family-centered care. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is the clinical home of UNC Children’s with inpatient and critical care facilities, and UNC offers collaborators across campus to support clinical and translational research and education.

• The successful candidate will be board certified in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with pediatric moderate and deep sedation, either through a separate service line or through direct clinical experience in the PICU.

Not Applicable.