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Assistant or Associate Professor / Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
Company : Oregon Health & Science University
Location : Portland, OR, 97201
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Department Overview
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About Portland and OregonLink https://www.travelportland.comBisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities
Function/Duties of Position
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time Cardiac Intensive Care Faculty at one of the nation’s consistently ranked Top 50 children’s hospitals. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
The Cardiac Intensive Care Faculty is a position focused on facilitating and supporting the provision of standardized, streamlined, high-quality cardiac intensive care. This position will actively participate in initiatives empowering physician and nursing care through education and sub specialization. The CICC faculty will collaborate with a CVICU Medical Director, intensivists, cardiologists, and surgeons in caring for cardiac patients.
The duties of this position include:
Work Analysis (Approximate time allocation)
Clinical:
- CVICU service 12-14 weeks per year with night call commensurate with clinical FTE
- Clinical consultation 4-8 hours per week
- Consultation
- Provide daytime consultation for complex post-operative patients
- Provide night time and weekend (phone or in-person) consultation for critically ill patients as needed
- Monitor care and trajectory of all neonates and complex older children, providing consultation as needed
Standing Huddles and Meetings
- Meet regularly with PICU team members
- Participate in weekly PICU Case Conference
- Attend weekly Cardiac Case Conference
- Attend weekly Cardiac sign-in conference
- Attend monthly PICU Morbidity and Mortality conference
- Attend quarterly and ad hoc ECMO Morbidity and Mortality conference
Primary objectives of emphasis include:
- Maintaining and improving Quality and Operations of Cardiac Intensive Care
- Ensuring consistency of care
- Enhancing patient satisfaction
- Drive efficiencies including reduction of length of stay
The means to accomplish these objectives include but are not be limited to:
- Involvement in all aspects of peri-operative care, including surgical decisions that are impacted by postoperative considerations and vice versa
- Surveying best practices and updating care maps for specific lesions
- Acting as the patient’s advocate in post-operative care issues
- Providing continuity (“Primary Intensivist”) for long term, complex patients
- Consultation for critically ill and/or complex cardiac patients
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Professional Development
- This position will join an established and highly regarded practice with clinical, research and educational responsibilities, and will hold an academic appointment.
- The Department of Pediatrics has a strong network of senior faculty who actively mentor and support the promotion and tenure tracks of more junior members.
- Educate tomorrow’s health professionals, scientists, engineers and managers in top-tier programs that prepare them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and contribution.
- Explore new basic, clinical and applied research frontiers in health and biomedical sciences, environmental and biomedical engineering and information services, and translate these discoveries, wherever possible, into applications in the health and commercial sectors.
- Lead and advocate for programs that improve health for all Oregonians, and extend OHSU’s education, research and healthcare missions through community service, outreach and partnerships.
Individual Performance Improvement
Performance improvement is inherent to this position with the primary outcome being successful completion of the Doernbecher Quality goals. Process metrics are those that demonstrate activities leading to appropriate outcome metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care with an additional year of Cardiac Critical Care training or equivalent experience.
- Active clinical practice and maintenance of skills through continuing medical education.
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to motivate, teach, and facilitate individuals and groups.
- Readiness to collaborate in an inter-professional environment.
- Positive professional relations with peers.
- Ability to deal objectively and fairly with controversial issues with a professional, diplomatic, tactful communication style.
- Proficiency to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to respectfully supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and students in pediatrics.
Additional Details
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All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
Portland's healthcare sector, including Oregon Health & Science University, is growing its pediatric cardiac care services. While demand for Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists remains strong, competition is moderate due to the specialized skill set required, making it a promising location for candidates with advanced cardiac critical care expertise.
Beyond board certification in pediatric critical care, Oregon employers highly value additional cardiac critical care training or equivalent experience. Continuous medical education and proficiency in multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac care protocols are essential to meet regional standards and patient care expectations.
This role emphasizes not only direct patient care in cardiac ICUs but also active participation in interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and quality improvement initiatives. The intensivist plays a pivotal role in peri-operative decision-making, care standardization, and long-term management of complex cardiac cases, highlighting a blend of clinical and academic duties.
Compared to general pediatric intensivists, Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists focus more intensely on postoperative cardiac patients, involving frequent consultations and oversight of complex cases. Their schedule includes dedicated cardiac ICU weeks with on-call responsibilities, combined with collaborative meetings, setting a demanding but specialized rhythm.
OHSU fosters academic growth through mentorship, research involvement, and leadership in quality improvement. Faculty can progress through promotion and tenure tracks, engage in cutting-edge pediatric cardiac research, and shape educational programs, offering a robust pathway for professional development in a leading academic health center.
OHSU’s distinction as Oregon’s sole academic health center offers intensivists unique access to innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a diverse patient population spanning multiple states. The emphasis on education, community outreach, and continuous quality improvement creates a dynamic environment uncommon in non-academic settings.
OHSU structures the faculty role to integrate clinical care with research and teaching, providing mentorship and resources tailored for academic success. Protected time for scholarly activities and involvement in quality improvement initiatives helps faculty maintain a productive balance between patient care and career growth.
The typical annual salary for Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists in Portland ranges from $280,000 to $350,000, influenced by experience, academic rank, and clinical responsibilities. Compensation at OHSU aligns with these figures, often supplemented by benefits and opportunities for research funding and academic incentives.
Portland’s vibrant culture and proximity to outdoor activities provide excellent outlets for stress relief, which many intensivists appreciate. The city’s emphasis on work-life balance complements OHSU’s support systems, helping faculty manage demanding clinical schedules while enjoying a high quality of life.
At OHSU, the Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist serves as a key liaison among cardiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff, facilitating streamlined care. Regular multidisciplinary conferences and shared decision-making processes ensure comprehensive management, with the intensivist often coordinating postoperative care and quality improvement efforts.