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Floyd Healthcare Management

PICU Physician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

We invite physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds ... The PICU team is staffed with highly skilled dedicated pediatric intensivists and pediatric advance ...

CompHealth

Pediatric Neurologist

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

The position is supported by strong pediatric hospitalist and PICU physicians. Practice Info * Primarily outpatient with inpatient consults * Join another pediatric neurologist * Strong pediatric ...

Pediatrix

Physician Assistant - PICU

Atlanta, GA

Collaborate closely with in-house PICU physicians to: * Assist with patient admissions * Provide ongoing management of critically ill pediatric patients * Participate in multidisciplinary patient ...

Pediatrix

Physician Assistant - PICU

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Collaborate closely with in-house PICU physicians to: * Assist with patient admissions * Provide ongoing management of critically ill pediatric patients * Participate in multidisciplinary patient ...

Pediatrix

Physician Assistant - PICU

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Collaborate closely with in-house PICU physicians to: * Assist with patient admissions * Provide ongoing management of critically ill pediatric patients * Participate in multidisciplinary patient ...

Pediatrix

Physician Assistant - PICU

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Collaborate closely with in-house PICU physicians to: * Assist with patient admissions * Provide ongoing management of critically ill pediatric patients * Participate in multidisciplinary patient ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel PICU Nurse

Oakland, CA · On-site

You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel PICU Nurse

Oakland, CA · On-site

You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel PICU Nurse

Oakland, CA · On-site

You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel PICU Nurse

Oakland, CA · On-site

You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel PICU Nurse

Oakland, CA · On-site

You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and ...

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How much do picu physician jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average weekly pay for picu physician in the United States is $2,918.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,211.54 and $3,519.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PICU physician?

PICU physicians, also known as Pediatric Intensive Care Unit doctors, are specialized medical doctors who care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the hospital's intensive care unit. They manage severe and life-threatening conditions, such as respiratory failure, severe infections, trauma, and organ dysfunction. PICU physicians coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced treatments, monitor patients closely, and support families during difficult times. Their expertise ensures that children receive the highest level of care when facing serious health challenges.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by PICU physicians in their daily work?

PICU physicians often encounter challenges such as managing critically ill children with complex, rapidly changing conditions and supporting families during emotionally intense situations. The role requires quick decision-making, close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (including nurses, respiratory therapists, and surgeons), and adaptability to unpredictable patient needs. Balancing the high-stress environment while maintaining clear communication and empathy with families is essential. Additionally, staying current with advances in pediatric critical care medicine is vital for delivering optimal patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PICU physician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PICU Physician, you need board certification in pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine, along with strong diagnostic and clinical management skills for critically ill children. Expertise with advanced life support protocols, ventilators, and electronic medical record systems is commonly required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for delivering timely, high-quality care and coordinating effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-stakes environment.

What is the difference between Picu Physician vs Pediatric Intensivist?

AspectPicu PhysicianPediatric Intensivist
CredentialsMD, Pediatric Residency, Pediatric Critical Care FellowshipMD, Pediatric Residency, Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
Work EnvironmentChildren's hospitals, Pediatric ICUChildren's hospitals, Pediatric ICU
Industry UsageCommonly used in hospitals for critical pediatric careOften used interchangeably with Picu Physician, focusing on specialized pediatric ICU care

Both Picu Physicians and Pediatric Intensivists are trained pediatric critical care specialists working in ICU settings. The terms are often used interchangeably, with both requiring similar credentials and work environments. The main difference lies in terminology preference rather than scope of practice, making them essentially equivalent roles in pediatric critical care.

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Infographic showing various Picu Physician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,762 per year, or $73 per hour.

PICU Physician

Floyd Healthcare Management

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 5 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Levine Children's Hospital

Pediatric Intensive Care Physician

Charlotte, NC

If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health-the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together in our Pediatric Critical Care team at LCH in Charlotte, NC.      

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine @ Atrium Health Levine Children's is actively seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensive Care Physician to join our well-established and growing team of providers in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charlotte, NC. The Pediatric Critical Care Division expanded into our brand-new state-of-the-art 24 bed PICU at the end of 2024. The PICU team is staffed with highly skilled dedicated pediatric intensivists and pediatric advance practice providers (APPs). 

Job Summary

The Pediatric Intensivist responsibilities include providing comprehensive care to all patients in the PICU in collaboration with the PICU APP and resident teams, rounding twice daily and providing minute by minute acute management of pediatric critically ill patients in a 24/7 in-house coverage model. Weekends, nights and holiday rotation required. Schedule is very conducive to providing work-life balance.

Levine Children's Hospital (LCH) is a state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. LCH has 11 floors and 234 inpatient beds, including on-site PICU and CVICU covered 24/7 by in-house intensivists, Progressive Care Unit, Inpatient Observation Unit, Pediatric Rehab Unit, and Pediatric Emergency Department. We are committed to being the region's leading provider of pediatric health care services. 

For 15 years in a row, Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital has been named a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report with 8 specialties ranked among the best in the United States including Urology, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Cancer, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery. The growing academic department brings exciting opportunities for innovative patient care, team-based care models, teaching and research. 

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing-for all.

What Atrium Health has to offer: 

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Appealing work-life balance
  • Academic opportunities with strong research support and expanding educational opportunities
  • Educational opportunities with new Charlotte campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, scheduled to open in 2024

For more information: email Dwight Bailey, DO, FCCM at Dwight.Bailey@atriumhealth.org or Physician Recruiter, Lexy Doane at Lexy.Doane@atriumhealth.org.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support that you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you will work alongside advanced minds to improve medicine and redefine care for ALL.

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About Atrium Health Floyd

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Atrium Health Floyd, based in Rome, GA, US, is a leading healthcare provider that has been dedicated to improving the well-being of its community since 1942. Working under the industry of medical services and healthcare, they provide a wide variety of clinical and supportive services, including a full range of acute care services, a family birth center, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. As a part of Atrium Health, their mission is to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing - for all, echoing their commitment to the health and wellness of the communities they serve.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

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Rome, GA, US

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