Critical Care Medicine, Assistant Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Our Hospital
Cincinnati Children's is a leading medical research and teaching hospital that ranks as one of America's Best Children's Hospitals according to the US News & World Report. Cincinnati Children's has 700 licensed beds, >173,000 Emergency Department and Urgent Care visits, & >32,000 annual admissions.

Our Division
Dr. Maya Dewan leads the Division of Critical Care which is made up of 20 board-certified pediatric critical care physicians who provide clinical care in our state-of-the-art 48-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the critical care building.

Additional team members include Advanced Practice Providers, PhD Faculty, Nursing, Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Therapists, Patient Care Assistants, Health Unit Coordinators, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Physical & Occupational Therapists, Child Life Specialists, Social Work, Chaplin, Research Assistants, Clinical Research Coordinators, Simulation Educator and Administrative Staff.

• We train 15 critical care fellows annually and all pediatric residents spend a minimum of two months in the PICU.
• We provide care for over 2,750 admissions a year with an age range that includes but is not limited to neonate after discharge from the nursery through young adults (>10% of patients admitted to the PICU are >18.).
• The breadth of the clinical care in the PICU covers the full range of life-threatening medical disorders including children and adolescents including:
  Ø Severe trauma and/or needing liver, small bowel, kidney, heart, or bone marrow transplants
  Ø Complex airway reconstruction, neurosurgery, craniofacial reconstruction, ECMO and many other services

Our Faculty
Our 21 (one PhD) faculty members participate in research that spans bench to bedside, quality improvement and informatics, simulation, and education, as well as advocacy, education, and operational leadership roles. We provide individualized career development through mentoring, career development committees, and participation in and leadership of quality improvement, education, and research efforts. We focus on team science and encourage collaboration. Our division averages more than 100 peer-reviewed publications per year with most faculty publishing a peer-reviewed paper each year. We also have a number of internal grant mechanisms and receive over $1.8M in direct grant support for research in FY24.

Our City

• Affordable urban and suburban housing with easy access to hospital
• Great public and private K-12 schooling opportunities as well as a top-of-the-line medical center-based daycare/pre-school
• Diverse restaurants with a robust microbrewery scene
• Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and National Football League teams
• Large public park and bike trail systems
• Robust music venues, symphony, theater, and art museums
• Renowned amusement park, aquarium, and zoo
• Numerous colleges & universities

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent
• Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities
• Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility
• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department

Experience should include demonstrated skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, and management of illness. Experience as a pediatric intensivist, conducting independent research, teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and leading quality improvement projects are not required but are differentiating factors. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Additional consideration given for those with demonstrated investment in their career development including but not limited to completion of additional relevant degrees or participation in academic discipline specific training programs.

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Location C

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Critical Care

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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