Join a rapidly growing, high-performing CTICU team as a Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care physician in Long Beach, California. Practicing at a 300+ bed hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, the clinician will deliver elite care within a dedicated 8-bed CTICU. This opportunity offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes while supporting physician sustainability and professional growth. Practice Info Dedicated 8-bed CTICU with expansion capability to 15 beds Admission-to-discharge model managing complex cardiothoracic surgical and medical cardiac patients Advanced congenital surgical program Active ECMO and mechanical circulatory support programs Adult congenital heart program True multidisciplinary integration (surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion) Data-driven quality improvement and outcomes benchmarking infrastructure High nursing engagement and retention300+ bed hospital Robust perinatal program with 6,000+ annual deliveries90-bed Neonatal ICUAffiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Treats over 8,000 children annually Serves as a referral center for more than 2 million people in the surrounding region
Responsibilities:- Practice at the highest level of congenital cardiac critical care
- Shape programmatic strategy and quality architecture
- Deliver elite outcomes while maintaining personal sustainability
- CompensationCompetitive compensation package
- Shareholder / Partner eligibility after two years
- Generous referral fees
Benefits:- Comprehensive benefits for physician and family
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, malpractice (with tail)401(k) with employer contribution529 college savings plan
- Generous PTORelocation assistance
- Professional development support
- Leadership advancement opportunities
Requirements:- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and/or Pediatric Cardiology with advanced cardiac critical care training or extensive experience
- Eligible for California medical licensure
- Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience caring for neonates and children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease, including postoperative care
- Pediatric ECMO experience required
- Strong clinical expertise in cardiac critical care
