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Medical Director, Pediatric Acute Care
confidential address
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
US
2025-11-17
2026-01-16
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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Meet Your Recruiter
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.
Learn more about Magdalena, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography
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Medical Director, Pediatric Acute Care
confidential address Mount Kisco, NY 10549 US
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.
#LI-MK1
Meet Your Recruiter
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.
Learn more about Magdalena, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography