Pediatric - Critical Care Medicine Physician

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Wichita, Kansas
  • 01/10/2026
Full time

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary:

Qualified Candidates:
  • Board eligible or board certified in pediatric critical care
  • Available full time for block scheduling; service covers hospital 24/7
  • Ability to work days, nights and cover the pediatric sedation serviceBoard eligible or board certified in pediatric critical care
  • Champion Clinical Excellence: Leverage national benchmarks (e.g., HCA CSG, AAP, CMS) to guide performance improvement and ensure high-quality pediatric critical care.
  • Provide Clinical Leadership: Direct patient care protocols, lead pediatric mock codes, supervise Pediatric Rapid Response and Transport Teams, and coordinate multidisciplinary rounds.
  • Drive Program Development: Oversee ongoing program growth, support patient satisfaction initiatives, and lead onboarding for new PICU physicians.
  • Support Recruitment Efforts: Collaborate with leadership to recruit top pediatric specialists aligned with facility and community needs.
  • Lead Clinical Education: Develop and deliver educational programs for subspecialty physicians and staff, including case studies and best practices in pediatric critical care.
  • Collaborate with Facility Leadership: Work closely with hospital administration to align PICU goals with strategic, operational, and service line objectives.
Incentives/Benefits Package:
In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
  • Paid malpractice
  • Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
  • Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Time off, including disability coverage
  • Supplemental health protection plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Financial wellbeing resources
  • Family-focused and voluntary benefits
  • CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About Wesley Medical Center:
  • A 712-bed, ACS level 1 trauma center drawing from 2/3rds of Kansas and parts of contiguous states.
  • Multiple residency programs and comprehensive specialty services.
  • Part of HCA Healthcare s Continental Division, recently named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list.

Wichita is Kansas largest city, home to 600K+ in the greater metro area and drawing from over 1 million from rural Kansas and parts of contiguous states. Average single-family home cost 30% below the national median, cost of living 10+% percent below the national average. Wichita offers a superb range of private and parochial schools. This regional hub of university faculty, healthcare, and aviation industry professionals demand great schools for their kids. Home of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita with over 1,000 faculty members and 13 ACGME accredited residency programs. 14 minutes from hospital to a beautiful new regional airport with five major airlines