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Division Head - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, seeks a dynamic and visionary Pediatric Intensivist to lead the Division of Critical Care Medicine as Division Head at the Associate Professor or Professor level.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership and administrative experience, clinical excellence, active research involvement, and a passion for teaching and mentorship—advancing our pediatric intensive care program toward continued growth and innovation.

Position Highlights

• Lead a superb collaborative team of 10 intensivists, highly skilled advanced practice providers (APPs), and an accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship program.
• Collaborate with nationally and internationally recognized experts, including a world-renowned pediatric cardiac surgeon and specialists in genetics, behavioral pediatrics, neurology, and adult congenital cardiology
• Robust clinical and translational research opportunities

Program Features

• 19-bed PICU with dedicated cardiac ICU beds.
• Close integration with a Top 50 U.S. News & World Report Neonatology Program and a state-of-the-art 52-bed Level IV NICU.
• Accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship program.
• Lifespan's Congenital Heart Disease program delivers advanced care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood.
• 6-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
• Full-service general pediatric beds, and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Additional training in pediatric cardiology or cardiac critical care - preferred
• Interest in clinical and/or translational research

Benefits/Perks

• Highly competitive salary with bonus opportunity
• Generous leave package.
• Dependent tuition remission at any University of Maryland system school.
• Excellent pension and retirement plans.

About Us

The Pediatric Critical Care division of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) serves more than 1,000 patients per year in a 19-bed facility that provides expert multi-disciplinary care and operates an active pediatric critical care transport system. The division provides clinical services for pediatric patients with life-threatening, complex medical conditions in a patient/family-centered culture. The division has active research programs in global health and is home to a pioneering research center investigating the development of artificial blood and other aspects of blood physiology and hemostasis.

With a growing patient base, the Children’s Heart Program at UMCH delivers advanced medical, interventional, and surgical care for patients with congenital heart disease, providing seamless support from before birth through adulthood.

We are located near Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor, with easy access to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, beaches, and mountains. The region offers exceptional cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities in both urban and family-friendly settings.

Expected rank for this position: Associate Professor or higher; final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Apply on-line: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=250000QS&lang=en 

Refer to Position # 03-314-554 

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.