Physician / Pediatric Intensive Care / North Carolina / Permanent / Job title: Pediatric IntensivistEducation: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy degre Job

Job title: Pediatric Intensivist
Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy degree
Duration: Regular Hire
Work week: Full-time

Requirements: Successful completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency; Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care/General Pediatrics or Board Certification in Pediatrics with subspecialty training in Pediatric Critical Care; Possession of a license to practice medicine in the state of NC; and Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.

Job duties: Evaluate and treat new pediatric admissions and intervene to prevent further deterioration. Assist with caring for patients admitted to the pediatric floor, as needed. Diagnose and stabilize critically ill medical and surgical patients with impending or active organ failure (respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal, etc.) or life-threatening electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, or poisonings. Proactively communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate physician(s) and obtain specialty consultation when necessary. Perform and integrate multilevel specialized tests and treatments aimed to improve the overall outcomes for patients. Prescribe medications and titrate medications and therapy, using data from physical assessment findings and appropriate monitoring devices. Respond to patient alarms and alerts. Initiate advanced cardiac life support and supports code responders. Initiate, manage, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation using a variety of techniques and ventilators. Proactively communicate and advise patient and family to promote understanding of test results, treatment options and procedures. Effectively communicate with members of the Pediatric teams in a collegial manner to provide safe and error-free care during routine care and emergent conditions. Initiate end-of-life discussions with patients and/or families when appropriate and assist wit