ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Pediatric Intensivist Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Shriners Children's

Pediatric Intensivist

Galveston, TX · On-site

In this role, the intensivist will provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 15-bed PICU, with a primary focus on high-acuity burn cases. The unit also manages a range of ...

Shrinerschildrens

Pediatric Intensivist

Galveston, TX · On-site

In this role, the intensivist will provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 15-bed PICU, with a primary focus on high-acuity burn cases. The unit also manages a range of ...

Shriners Children's

Pediatric Intensivist

Galveston, TX · On-site

In this role, the intensivist will provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 15-bed PICU, with a primary focus on high-acuity burn cases. The unit also manages a range of ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsPediatric Intensivist JobsPediatric Intensivist Jobs in Texas

Pediatric Intensivist information

See Texas salary details

$10.2K

$234.4K

$372.7K

How much do pediatric intensivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pediatric intensivist in Texas is $234,404.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,700.00 and $294,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pediatric intensivist?

A Pediatric Intensivist is a specialized physician who cares for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). They manage life-threatening conditions such as severe infections, trauma, organ failure, and post-surgical complications. Their role includes providing advanced treatments like mechanical ventilation, complex monitoring, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team. Pediatric Intensivists work in hospitals and are available around the clock to respond to emergencies and ensure the best possible outcomes for critically ill children.

What does a pediatric intensivist do?

A typical workday for a Pediatric Intensivist involves rounding on patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), assessing critically ill children, managing complex medical cases, and making time-sensitive decisions. You will collaborate closely with nurses, respiratory therapists, subspecialists, and families to coordinate care plans and ensure the best possible outcomes. The role often includes participating in medical emergencies, teaching residents or fellows, and communicating regularly with patients' families to provide updates and emotional support. Pediatric Intensivists usually work long shifts that may include nights and weekends, reflecting the 24/7 needs of critically ill patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric intensivist?

To thrive as a Pediatric Intensivist, you need advanced knowledge in pediatric medicine, critical care, and clinical decision-making, typically acquired through medical school, pediatric residency, and pediatric critical care fellowship training, along with board certification. Familiarity with advanced life support protocols (PALS), ventilator management, central line placement, and the use of electronic health record systems is essential. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and stress-management skills help in providing compassionate care and leading multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure situations. These abilities are crucial for ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill children and for delivering family-centered care in complex clinical environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pediatric Intensivist jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Pediatric Intensivist jobs in Texas are:

What are popular job titles related to Pediatric Intensivist jobs in Texas?

For Pediatric Intensivist jobs in Texas, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Pediatric Intensivist jobs in Texas look for?

The top searched job categories for Pediatric Intensivist jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Pediatric Intensivist jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Pediatric Intensivist job openings:

Pediatric Intensivist jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pediatric Intensivist job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $234,404 per year, or $112.7 per hour.

Pediatric Intensivist

Shriners Children's Chicago

Galveston, TX • On-site

$238K - $396K/yr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Pediatric Intensivist Position at Shriners Children's Texas

Shriners Children's is seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensivist to join our team at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston. In this role, the intensivist will provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 15-bed PICU, with a primary focus on high-acuity burn cases. The unit also manages a range of complex conditions, including septic shock, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, and ARDS, along with select orthopedic cases such as spine and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Patients are frequently referred from across the region as well as internationally, including Mexico and Central America, resulting in a medically complex and diverse patient population.

The position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule. During their service week, intensivists provide in-house coverage during the day and take home call overnight. Nighttime care within the unit is supported by a strong in-house team, including Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), UTMB residents, and a burn fellow, all of whom remain in-house overnight, with the fellow serving as an additional layer of clinical support.

The PICU is supported by six APPs who provide 24/7 in-house coverage across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working in close collaboration with the physician team. Clinical responsibilities include direct patient care as well as procedural support, such as sedation and central line placement. The unit maintains an average daily census of 4–8 patients, allowing for a balance of high-acuity care and manageable patient volumes.

In addition to clinical duties, this role offers meaningful academic opportunities, including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through daily rounds and didactics, as well as the ability to participate in clinical and translational research initiatives.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing and managing acute and chronic critical illnesses in pediatric patients, providing advanced life support, performing critical procedures, coordinating with pediatric subspecialists, working closely with surgical teams, discussing diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognosis with patients' families, providing emotional support and guidance for families, educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, participating in clinical research, maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies, patient safety protocols, and ethical standards of care.

Required qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school, successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Pediatrics, successful completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice, eligibility for active DEA, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws, extensive knowledge of pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, and intensive care procedures, strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with medical teams and families.

Preferred qualifications include previous experience caring for high-acuity pediatric burn or orthopedic patients.

The pay range for this position is $238,095.00 - $396,825.00. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Apply