Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist | Penn State Health Childrens Hospital

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0

Varied Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes Hours: Varied Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information. Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist – Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, and the Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital are seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join our growing team of 11 board-certified pediatric intensivists.

Position Overview: We are seeking a board certified/eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine who has advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care. Candidates who are board certified / eligible in both Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric Cardiology are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will provide expert care for both pediatric cardiothoracic surgery patients and general pediatric critical care patients, with primary clinical responsibilities in the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).

Clinical and Program Highlights: Our critical care services are located within a high-acuity 18-bed multidisciplinary PICU, which includes an 8-bed integrated Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit. An adjacent 18-bed Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit offers flexibility for service expansion. Our team includes 3 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeons, a comprehensive team of 11pediatric cardiologists, 6 adult congenital heart disease cardiologists, 4 pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, highly skilled advanced practice providers, pediatric critical care and cardiology fellows, and dedicated pharmacy and nutrition services.

In addition to providing care in the PCICU, the Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist will also be expected to deliver care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The PICU supports a wide range of clinical programs, including ECMO, CRRT, neurosurgery, Level 1 trauma, stem cell transplantation, as well as comprehensive surgical and medical subspecialties. The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine offers both a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship and an Advanced Practice Provider Program, while the Division of Pediatric Cardiology sponsors a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship.

Together with the pediatric residency, numerous other pediatric subspecialty fellowships, and the adjacent College of Medicine, these programs provide a wide array of educational opportunities. Penn State Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine are committed to national quality benchmarking and patient safety. We actively participate in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Congenital Heart Surgery Database, Virtual PICU Systems (VPS), Vizient, and the Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) collaborative — with plans to join the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC⁴).

Our STS cardiothoracic surgery outcomes consistently demonstrate exceptional performance, including lower-than-expected rates of operative mortality, 30-day readmissions, complications, and length of stay. Similarly, our VPS data for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit show a statistically higher severity of illness among our patients, yet we continue to maintain a lower-than-expected standardized mortality ratio — a testament to the skill, teamwork, and quality of care delivered in our PICU.

Penn State Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, the adjacent College of Medicine, and the broader Penn State University main campus together offer outstanding opportunities for collaborative pediatric research. The Pediatric Critical Care Division is an active participant in national research consortia, including the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) Network and the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network (CPCCRN).

Faculty members are engaged in multicenter clinical trials focused on brain injury, lung injury, sepsis, and pediatric pharmacology. The Department of Pediatrics and the College of Medicine are committed to fostering the development of early-career investigators and advancing pediatric research through mentorship, infrastructure, and institutional support. Faculty members are encouraged and supported in pursuing their individual interests and professional growth.

Academic appointments are made through Penn State College of Medicine, with rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Process: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to: Gary D.

Ceneviva, MD at Email: gceneviva@pennstatehealth.psu.edu and Patty Shipton, CPRP, at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu All applicants must also complete the online application through the Penn State Health careers portal. About Penn State Health: Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices.

Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center. In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.

With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research. Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital is the top-rated and most comprehensive children’s hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill or injured children with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital physicians and nurses provide a full spectrum of support and highly specialized care to infants, children and adolescents. Located on the campus of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., the children’s hospital delivers exceptional care for children, including advanced treatments for complex medical conditions like heart disease and cancer.

Our patients benefit from the highest quality of care, close to home. Beyond the hospital, child-friendly facilities provide access to expert pediatric specialty services within communities throughout the region. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.

State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.