Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Sunrise Children’s Hospital | Las Vegas, Nevada

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join our established Cardiac ICU team. 

The Practice

Our CICU is a dedicated, high-acuity unit designed to support both excellent patient care and a strong team culture.

Program highlights:

• Dedicated 14-bed Cardiac ICU
• 400+ congenital cardiac surgical cases annually
• Established ECMO and congenital cardiac catheterization programs

• Only surgical congenital heart program in the state, phenomenal clinical outcomes

• 24-bed tertiary PICU covered by our affiliated intensivists
• 30-bed Pediatric ER covered by our affiliated pediatric ER physicians
• Pediatric and neonatal transport services
• Academic affiliation with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine

What Matters Here

Our group places real emphasis on:

• A collegial, supportive team environment
• A sustainable workload and healthy work–life balance
• Meaningful clinical practice without unnecessary complexity
• The ability to focus on patient care while still having a life outside the hospital

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/or Pediatric Cardiology
• Additional CICU-focused training
• We welcome physicians at different stages of their careers who are looking for a long-term professional home.

Living in Las Vegas

Las Vegas offers a lifestyle that is often underestimated — combining professional opportunity with genuine quality of life.

Why physicians choose to stay:

• No state income tax and a favorable cost of living
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and strong school options
• Year-round sunshine and an active outdoor lifestyle
• Easy access to Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, and weekend trips to CA, UT and AZ
• Professional sports, excellent dining, live music, and entertainment when you want it — and quiet communities when you don’t

Whether you’re raising a family or enjoying the flexibility of a single professional lifestyle, Las Vegas offers space to build the life you want outside of work.

Join Us

If you are looking for a place where you can practice meaningful pediatric cardiac critical care, work alongside good people, and maintain balance in your life, we would welcome a conversation.  Please contact Lori Abolafia (lori.abolafia@pediatrix.com) or Justin Elhoff (justin.elhoff@pediatrix.com) for more details.