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Qualifications Flagstaff Medical Center PICU Type: Multidisciplinary
Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Flagstaff, Arizona Recruiting a Medical Director for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Inpatient Pediatric Unit in Flagstaff, AZ. We currently have two experienced pediatric intensivist, and additional coverage is provided by per diem intensivists. We are recruiting for a third experienced intensivist who will serve as the medical director.
Position Requirements Board Certified (not board eligible) in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Minimum 5 years attending-level (post-fellowship) experience. Experience in a large, busy PICU preferred. Demonstrated leadership ability and experience, ready to take on the role of medical director Successful candidate must relocate to Flagstaff Staffing Model 3 Pediatric Intensivists share coverage (full time is 10 days per month with call from home) Pediatric Nurse Practitioners with PICU training and experience in house 24/7 take first call for all patients The Unit 14-bed combined PICU and pediatric floor (all private rooms, all rooms are PICU-capable) Pediatric Nurse Practitioners primarily responsible for writing notes and orders Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Intensivists together care for all patients (PICU and floor) Excellent, experienced nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and therapists (physical, speech, and occupational) Diverse and large catchment area.
Only PICU in northern Arizona, which serves the Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation, and Arizona mountain region Level 1 Trauma center Active surgical services (including neurosurgery, ENT, general surgery, ortho, trauma, etc.) All ventilator modalities (HFOV, etc.). No ECMO. No cardiac surgery.
Outpatient procedural sedation service The Medical Center Flagstaff Medical Center is a 270-bed regional medical center distinguished by its high-quality care, specialty services, and Level 1 Trauma Center 18-bed NICU staffed by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners Active birthing center Financially stable and growing. Strong commitment to pediatrics and PICU Part of Northern Arizona Healthcare, the leading healthcare organization in the region Benefits Base salary tiered based on experience, up to $365,000 Sign on bonus $40,000 Relocation expenses covered $12,000 annual incentive potential $5,000 annual CME allowance Loan Repayment Programs Zero premium health insurance plan with employer HSA contribution and added healthy lifestyle incentives 401(k) match with 100% vesting from first day of employment Additional retirement deferred compensation plan Malpractice coverage plus tail Flagstaff Amazing outdoor opportunities.
Flagstaff is a forested mountain town with pine forests in the heart of the city. Ample hiking and mountain biking trails as close as 5 minutes from hospital Cross-country skiing less than 10 minutes from the hospital Downhill skiing 15 minutes from the hospital 1 hour to Sedona 1½ hours to Grand Canyon South Rim 2½ hours to Phoenix Lots of off-roading, fishing, etc. Home of Northern Arizona University NAU is working towards starting a medical school in Flagstaff.
Interested candidates can be involved in the medical school development and teaching Vibrant community Population 77,000 Lots of great restaurants, art galleries, theater, wine tasting, etc. Excellent public and private schools Great place to raise kids No traffic with lots of great neighborhoods less than ten minutes from the hospital Interested candidates should send a CV and letter of interest to: Alex Kon, MD, Interim Medical Director at alexander.kon@nahealth.com
40 hours per week