Medical Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit
The Division of Medical Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital
The Division of Medical Critical Care within the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a Medical Director for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with at least five years of experience as an attending Pediatric Intensivist and possess demonstrated leadership experience, clinical excellence, and a commitment to advancing quality and safety in pediatric critical care.
The MICU is a 22-bed unit at Boston Children’s Hospital, a leading freestanding children’s hospital. We admit patients with a mix of acute medical critical illness including respiratory failure, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, ingestions, metabolic disorders, pulmonary hypertension, renal failure, and GI bleeding. We also care for patients with acute on chronic critical illness and patients with technology dependence admitted during decompensations.
This leadership role includes oversight of clinical operations and multidisciplinary team coordination within the MICU. The Medical Director will work closely with nursing leadership, advanced practice clinicians, and administrative partners to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include developing and implementing protocols, fostering a culture of safety and continuous learning, mentoring faculty and trainees, and contributing to strategic planning for the unit. The Medical Director will also serve as a key liaison between the MICU, other ICUs and hospital departments, promoting collaboration and innovation in care delivery.
This position includes an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School at the level of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Opportunities for research, education, and leadership development are available in collaboration with Boston Children’s faculty.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.