Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
MemorialCare Medical Group
Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
Children’s Heart Institute – Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
Long Beach, California

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Shape the Future of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care in Southern California. We are not hiring to maintain a program. We are hiring to define the next phase of excellence.

MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG), a physician-led multi-specialty medical group affiliated with MemorialCare Health System, is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Children's Heart Institute at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach.

The Children’s Heart Institute at Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach invites applications for a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join our rapidly growing, high-performing CTICU team.
Since establishing our CTICU in 2019, Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach has built one of the most disciplined, outcomes-focused pediatric cardiac programs in the region. Our complication and infection metrics place us among the top performing centers nationally.

We are looking for someone who wants to:
• Practice at the highest level of congenital cardiac critical care
• Shape programmatic strategy and quality architecture
• Operate within a culture of mutual respect and surgeon–intensivist alignment
• Deliver elite outcomes without sacrificing personal sustainability

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About Our Program
Our CTICU is part of a comprehensive Children’s Heart Institute offering:
• Dedicated 8 Bed CTICU with flexibility to expand to 15 Beds
• Admission to Discharge concept, caring for complex cardiothoracic surgical and medical cardiac patients
• Advanced congenital surgical program
• Active ECMO and mechanical circulatory support
• Adult Congenital Heart Program
• True multidisciplinary integration (surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion)
• Data-driven QI and outcomes benchmarking infrastructure
• High nursing engagement and retention
We have built a culture grounded in:
• Precision-based clinical care
• Data-driven quality improvement
• Multidisciplinary transparency
• Collegial excellence and professional respect
• Obsession over details that improve outcomes
• The belief that excellence and balance are not mutually exclusive

About the Hospital
Miller Children’s Hospital is one of only eight private, regional, not-for-profit children’s hospitals in California. Since opening in 1970, it has grown into a 324-bed facility treating over 8,000 children annually and serving as a referral center for more than 2 million people in the surrounding region. The hospital features a robust perinatal program with over 6,000 annual deliveries and a 90-Bed Neonatal ICU and is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.

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The Position

Qualifications:
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/ or Pediatric Cardiology Physician with advanced Cardiac Critical Care training or several years of dedicated Cardiac Critical Care experience
• Must be eligible for a medical license in the state of California.
• A minimum of 5 post-fellowship years of extensive experience in the care of neonates and children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease, including postoperative care.
• Pediatric ECMO experience
• Clinical expertise and experience in cardiac critical care

Why This Opportunity Is Different
Many centers offer complexity. Few offer excellence with true partnership and long-term physician sustainability.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance cardiac ICU early in its national trajectory.
This is a place where you can:
• Practice at the highest level without sacrificing family, wellness, or professional longevity
• Pursue leadership development, program building, research, and academic advancement
• Help shape the trajectory of a high-performing center during its next phase of growth
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Compensation & Benefits
• Employed physician position with MemorialCare Medical Group
• Shareholder / Partner eligibility after two years of employment
• May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) based on current federal program guidelines and eligible clinical service at MemorialCare nonprofit facilities
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits for Physician and family including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
• 529 College Savings plan
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Professional development support
• Leadership advancement opportunities
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To apply, please visit www.memorialcare.org/careers, job opening ID PHY000727, or click HERE.
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About Long Beach, California
Located in coastal Southern California, Long Beach offers:
Long Beach offers the rare combination of coastal Southern California living with true accessibility and livability. The hospital is minutes from the ocean, with year-round temperate weather and easy access to surfing, cycling, and waterfront living. Within a short drive, you can be in Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, or Laguna Beach—each offering iconic beaches, surf culture, and coastal neighborhoods. The region is home to some of the best dining in Southern California, from waterfront seafood to Michelin-recognized restaurants, along with vibrant arts, boating, and outdoor recreation. You can practice at an elite level while living steps from the Pacific—without sacrificing commute time or family life.