Pediatric Intensivist (PICU) Director

Job overview

The Pediatric Intensivist (PICU) Director is an onsite role based in Bethesda, MD. Compensation is not specified in the listing, and this position supports the newly launched Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the NIH Clinical Center, a premier research hospital dedicated to translational medicine. This leadership role exists to establish and direct a new pediatric intensive care program, ensuring high-quality care for children with complex medical conditions. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee clinical operations, and advance pediatric research initiatives within the NIH environment.

What you'll do

• Lead the PICU team, recruit clinical staff, manage 24/7 pediatric critical care services, develop clinical pathways, and collaborate with research teams to support pediatric clinical trials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

bethesda md

pediatric intensivist

picu

clinical research

leadership

nih

onsite

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full Civil Service package including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, and Thrift Savings Plan.

Why this role

Opportunity to build a new PICU program from the ground up in a world-class research hospital.

About the employer

OAM NIH is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.