Pediatric Intensivist

Company Overview

Why Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children's Ohio

Shriners Children’s Ohio has been providing hope and healing since 1968, seeing patients throughout Ohio, the Midwest, the Southeast and around the world. We are dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Located on the 2nd floor of Dayton Children’s Hospital, SCO is the first hospital in the Shriners healthcare system to launch a hospital-within-a-hospital model. Our team’s experience and expertise in burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Children’s Ohio a first choice for care.

Dayton offers a unique blend of career opportunities, affordability, and quality of life. The city boasts a low cost of living, making housing and daily expenses budget-friendly, while its thriving industries—such as aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing—provide ample job prospects. Known as the birthplace of aviation, Dayton offers a rich history alongside modern amenities, including vibrant arts scenes, outdoor recreation in Five Rivers MetroParks, and cultural hubs like the Dayton Art Institute. The presence of top-tier educational institutions, such as the University of Dayton and Wright State University, adds to its appeal, along with its central location near major cities like Columbus and Cincinnati. Dayton offers the perfect balance of professional growth, affordability, and community charm.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is actively seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensivist to join our growing team at Shriners Children's Ohio in Dayton. The Pediatric Intensivist will be responsible for the medical management of all patients on the unit, in close collaboration with the attending Burn and Plastic surgeons. A major focus for the candidate will be on the daily management of acutely burned patient as well as the post-operative management of surgical patients undergoing burn reconstructions as well post-surgical management of craniofacialpatients.

The intensivist will serve a 7 bed (expanding) unit with a mix of both critical and non-critical patients. The unit is staffed with burn/critical care surgeons and plastic/reconstructive surgeons in collaboration with 2 pediatric intensivists. 5 APPs and moonlighting residents also serve the unit. The unit also has an active sedation service, which is incorporated into the provider’s service week.

This position entails a 1.0 FTE commitment, structured as 7 consecutive days on service, followed by 7 to 10 days of back-up home call coverage in which in-house nights are incorporated into when patient condition requires this. Compensation is determined based on years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.     

Responsibilities

• Provide high level pediatric critical care clinical services to burn and craniofacial patients including, but not limited to:
  • Performing and recording history and physical examinations
  • Recording and interpreting pertinent patient data
  • Developing, documenting, and executing a treatment plan
  • Writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and consultations
  • Performing patient/parent teaching
  • Assisting with patient follow-up
  • Performing appropriate screenings
  • Administering medications as required
  • Ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings
• Make suggestions to the Department Chief and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of departmental and/or hospital policies and operations.
• Participate in the call schedule as assigned
• Develop, maintain and promote effective working relationships with other physicians and hospital staff
• Participate in staff meetings and hospital committees
• Use hospital resources efficiently
• Abide by hospital regulations, bylaws, and policies
• Maintain good professional relationships with the broader medical community

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited pediatric residency program.
• Must have completed relevant fellowship training in pediatric critical care and be board certified/board eligible
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in their respective state of practice
• Must be eligible for DEA license
• Must possess BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications