Pediatric Intensivist

Company: Pediatrix Medical Group
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 2025-49761 Location: US-LA-Alexandria Specialty: Physician - Pediatric Intensivist Position Type: Full Time HR Rep / Recruiter: Katherine McPike Contact: katie.mcpike@pediatrix.com Overview Level II PICU - 7 on / 7 off - Home Call - Work/Life Balance Responsibilities Join a collaborative, mission-driven team at Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital with Pediatrix Medical Group. Are you a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Intensivist looking for a fulfilling role with a flexible schedule and a supportive team? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established Level II PICU while enjoying 26 weeks off per year. Why You'll Love This Role - Established PICU team with 2 Pediatric Intensivists and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) - Flexible week-on/week-off schedule with home call (30-minute response time) - Daily PNP coverage and collaborative care model - Teaching opportunities with family practice residents, PNPs, RNs, and RTs Your Clinical Scope - Inpatient Pediatric Floor - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Pediatric Sedation Services - No ECMO or post-op hearts - Procedures include: intubations, lumbar punctures, line placement, chest tubes, CPR - Documentation: H&Ps, progress notes, discharge summaries Rapides 2024 Census Snapshot - Pediatric Admissions: ~550/year - PICU Admissions: 250-300/year - Pediatric ADC: 6 | PICU ADC: 3 - Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology, GI - Monthly Subspecialty Clinics: 1-2x/month About Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital Located in downtown Alexandria, RWCH is home to: - Central Louisiana's only PICU - A 19-bed pediatric unit - A 6-bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivists - A team of acute-care trained PNPs ready to deliver high-level care at a moment's notice Why Alexandria, LA? - Centrally located with easy access to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) - Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and Kisatchie National Forest perfect for outdoor enthusiasts - A vibrant community with arts, culture, and year-round recreation - Home to LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints fans Qualifications - BC Pediatrics - BE/BC Pediatric Critical Care Benefits and Compensation Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation. Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.^TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families. About Us Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers. Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. CL PI279157639

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