Medical Director, Pediatric Acute Care

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Department: Physician Job Number: 6898 Pay Rate: $300000-320000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Our client, a healthcare organization dedicated to providing specialized pediatric acute care, is hiring a Medical Director, Pediatric Acute Care. This pivotal leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity to impact the health and well-being of critically ill children within a dedicated clinical environment.

As Medical Director, you will oversee four clinical units serving approximately 125 children, working closely with NPs and a pediatrician to manage complex cases involving ventilator-dependent patients and other critically ill pediatric populations. You will serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and educator, fostering collaboration among staff and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. The role balances administrative oversight with direct clinical engagement, emphasizing hands-on leadership in patient management, staff guidance, and family discussions.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate pediatric acute care operations across multiple clinical units.
  • Provide expert clinical guidance on the management of critically ill children, including ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Collaborate with NPs and pediatricians to ensure efficient, safe, and effective patient care.
  • Mentor and support clinical staff, fostering professional development and confidence.
  • Participate in family discussions and handle complex or difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
  • Oversee administrative tasks, including documentation and compliance, with approximately four days dedicated to oversight and leadership.
  • Maintain active clinical involvement, ensuring hands-on management of the patient population.
  • Guarantee adherence to quality standards and implement best practices in pediatric critical care.

Requirements:

  • Extensive ICU or pediatric critical care experience, preferably with pediatric intensivists or similar backgrounds.
  • Proven expertise in managing ventilator-dependent pediatric patients.
  • Strong leadership skills combined with hands-on clinical capability.
  • Experience working with NPs and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and mentorship qualities.
  • Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with direct clinical involvement.

Some of the Benefits:

  • Competitive salary 
  • Minimal on-call responsibilities, with a Monday through Friday schedule.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing clinical excellence and teamwork.
  • Potential housing arrangements for the successful candidate.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pediatric patient outcomes.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. 
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Magdalena Kociuba
Director, Healthcare Recruitment

Magdalena brings 17 years of customer service success to healthcare recruiting. She is a versatile and accomplished manager, she holds extensive knowledge in customer service, human resources, and corporate administration.

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