DescriptionThe Division of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt seeks an experienced
Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to serve as
Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU). This leadership opportunity is available on the Tenure, Clinician Educator, or Clinical Practice Track, with academic rank commensurate with experience.
The Medical Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for a 27-bed PCICU within the Pediatric Heart Institute, partnering closely with physician, nursing, APP, and administrative leaders to advance clinical excellence, patient outcomes, quality improvement, and program growth. The division includes 10 faculty members and supports an ACGME-accredited fellowship training program.
Key Responsibilities- Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), overseeing patient flow, care delivery, and workforce planning.
- Partner with physician, nursing, APP, quality, and administrative leaders to advance patient outcomes, safety, and operational excellence across the Pediatric Heart Institute.
- Lead quality improvement, performance, and patient safety initiatives, utilizing data-driven approaches to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience.
- Represent the PCICU within institutional and Heart Institute committees and multidisciplinary programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and quality goals.
- Support strategic growth, program development, and future expansion initiatives within the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care and the Pediatric Heart Institute.
- Advance the academic mission through faculty development, education, mentorship, research, and scholarship.
Required Qualifications- Board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, or completion of advanced training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Tennessee.
Preferred Qualifications- Minimum of five years of attending-level experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and commitment to clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, research, or program development.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
Interested candidates should apply directly with an updated CV and Letter of Interest. 
