Medical Director, PICU

Pediatric Intensivist Medical Director Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is currently seeking a Pediatric Intensivist to serve as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. The Medical Director should be dedicated to exceptional clinical care and have interests in administration, quality, research and education. The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida offers comprehensive care for children from birth to adulthood in collaboration with Nemours Subspecialty Physicians. The 12-bed PICU at Lakeland Regional Health has all private rooms with family friendly amenities. It is supported by a robust pediatric emergency room, recent expansion of surgical services and the addition of a pediatric trauma service. Responsibilities include designing clinical protocols, managing staffing and quality metrics, admitting patients from the Pediatric ED, rounding on patients in the PICU, consulting with the pediatric subspecialists, and promoting research and education for nurses, APPs, medical students and residents. Shifts are in-house eight hours per day and on call from home within 30 minutes response the remainder of the shift. Additionally, PICU APPs are in-house 12-hours overnight. Nemours providers at Lakeland Regional Health have access to more than 13 pediatric subspecialties on site as well as remote access to all the Nemours pediatric subspecialists located in Orlando. The Nemours Transport team provides critical care transport services to Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida for children requiring higher level care. Qualifications: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school Board certified in pediatrics and pediatric intensive care Valid state medical license 5+ years of clinical experience. What We Offer: No state income tax in the state of Florida Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans Licensure, CME and dues allowance Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, with a focus on pediatric critical care, this is the opportunity for you.

Created: 2026-03-04