Fellowship training in Pediatric Neurocritical Care or significant relevant experience preferred
Minimum five years at the Assistant Professor rank
Board certification required
Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning and management of a neurocritical care program in the PICU.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical pathways and protocols.
Educate and train healthcare professionals in neurocritical care.
Conduct and promote research in pediatric neurocritical care.
Initiate quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
Ensure family-centered care through collaboration with supportive services.
Provide comprehensive care in the PICU, focusing on complex patients.
Benefits
Access to a multidisciplinary team of experts
Opportunities for clinical and translational research
Leadership role in program development
Commitment to quality improvement initiatives
Emphasis on family-centered care practices
Full Job Description
The Division of Critical Care Medicine seeks a PICU Neurocritical Director. This individual will partner with a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration across subspecialties to provide state-of-the-art care for critically ill children with neurologic disease and brain injury, in addition to working as an attending physician in the PICU caring for other critically ill patients.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
PICU Neurocritical Director:
Program Leadership: Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of a comprehensive neurocritical care program within the PICU.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, neuroradiology, patient services and rehabilitation teams to develop evidence-based clinical pathways and protocols that optimize outcomes for neurocritical care patients.
Education & Training: Train PICU faculty, fellows, residents, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the care of children with severe neurologic conditions. Lead educational initiatives, including neurocritical care case reviews and skills development workshops.
Research: Promote and conduct clinical and translational research in pediatric neurocritical care. Collaborate with institutional research teams to advance knowledge and improve outcomes for children with neurologic injuries and diseases.
Quality Improvement: Design and lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing care processes, outcomes, and safety for neurocritical care patients. Develop metrics to assess and monitor program performance and patient outcomes.
Family-Centered Care: Collaborate with the hospital's Child Life and Family Services to ensure the provision of family-centered care, emphasizing compassionate communication and comprehensive support for families during critical illness.
PICU Attending Physician:
Patient Care: Provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty and make significant contributions to clinical service as evidenced by expertise in clinical care. Develop and maintain local and regional recognition by peers and patients as an authority in the field. Develop clinical skills or programs that are local or regionally distinctive. Applies clinical skills that are clinically sound, effective and achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Teaching and Training: Teaches and supervises the patient care of residents, advanced practice nurses, fellows and PICU staff. Serve as a role model within the PICU and Division in mentoring trainees.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license
Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices
Completion of all required pre-employment activities
Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required
Generally requires a minimum of five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank
Board certification
Preferred:
Fellowship training in Pediatric Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Neurology, or significant clinical experience managing neurocritical care patients.
Experience developing clinical pathways and evidence-based protocols.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead collaborative teams across disciplines
Unique Skills:
Program Development Knowledge of program growth and development
Family-centered care Understands and supports family-centered care
Clinical Knowledge - Specialty Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas
Path/Pharm Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology
Clinical Education Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education
Organization Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.
Communication Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.
Primary Location Location C
Schedule Full time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Department Critical Care
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
About Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a pediatric hospital that provides comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is consistently ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the United States.
