Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Position Information
Position Title: Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care
Medicine
Department: Pediatrics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63244
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Department
of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB) and Golisano
Children’s Hospital (GCH) of Buffalo is actively recruiting for a
Pediatric Critical Care Division Chief to oversee
pediatric critical care delivered in our combined medical-surgical
20-bed PICU and for our critical care sedation and transport
service.
This candidate will join our team of 10 intensivist and 5 APPS to
care for critically ill children at Golisano Children’s Hospital at
Buffalo. This Division Chief will participate in strategic planning
and execution of expansion of Divisional sub-sections of
Neuro-Critical Care, Cardiac-Critical Care, Simulation and Sedation
Services. Faculty duties will also include education and
supervision of PICU fellows, pediatric residents, advanced practice
providers, and medical students from Jacobs School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences. Ideal candidates will have some leadership
experience and excellent clinical, teaching and communication
skills, as well as interest in scholarly and quality improvement
initiatives. Protected time and resources will be available.
Qualified candidates will be appointed at the Clinical
Associate/Professor level commensurate to rank.
Division & Program Highlights
- Robust and Experienced Cardiology support by UB/UBMD Pediatric
Cardiology Associates of Western New York, LLC
Excellent robust Pediatric Intensive care multi-disciplinary
team.
Robust clinical program including ECMO, CRRT and plasmapheresis
with experienced nursing team
Experienced and excellent “STAT team” providing nursing and
respiratory therapy for critical emergencies throughout GCH of
Buffalo
Superior respiratory therapy support
Excellent pediatric sub-specialty support with full complement
of fellowships
Robust surgical program at GCH of Buffalo with Pediatric
Surgery fellowship and strong surgical sub-specialty support
PALISI membership and other National Association
Memberships
Administrative support
Study coordinator and Biostatistical support
Mentorship provided for faculty at all levels
Executive Leadership dedication and support to expand Pediatric
Cardiology at GCH of Buffalo and build a Pediatric Cardiac Critical
Care and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program at GCH of Buffalo.
Teaching and Mentorship Responsibilities
- Support education and training of our APPs and junior faculty
in cardiac critical care
- Teach PICU fellows, pediatric residents and medical
students
- Participate in educational conferences and curriculum
development
- Provide mentorship to junior faculty and fellows
Practice Environment
- UBMD Pediatrics - largest pediatric subspecialty group in
Western New York
- Affiliation with UBMD Physicians’ Group
- Strong administrative and operational support
- State-of-the-art facilities at the only free-standing
Children’s Hospital in NY State
- Critical Care Transport team
- Critical Care Sedation service
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Retirement plan contributions, no employee contribution
required
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- CME support
- Our
benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to
enhance every aspect of your life.
Why Buffalo?
- Affordable housing and excellent schools
- “The City of Good Neighbors”
- Commute-friendly
- Family-friendly community
- Four-season outdoor activities
- Proximity to Toronto and major Northeast cities
- Buffalo International Airport
- Medical campus with Children’s hospital, Cancer center, Adult
Stroke center/Adult hospital and Medical School on site.
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UBMD Pediatrics is one of 16 practice plans
within
UBMD Physicians’
Group, the single largest medical group in Western New
York. We provide premier health care to infants, children,
adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we
have 15 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the
academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at
the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the
University at Buffalo and Golisano Children’s Hospital.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s
leading public research universities and the largest, most
comprehensive institution in the 64-campus State University of New
York (SUNY) system, and a member institution of the prestigious
Association of American Universities (AAU). Over 30,000
undergraduate, masters and doctoral students are enrolled at UB
across 13 colleges/schools. Visit our website to learn more about
the University at Buffalo.
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to
excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for
the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes
all to apply including veterans and individuals with
disabilities
Minimum Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree
- Board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Linda Ramsey
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Department Administrator
Contact's Email: lkramsey@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-323-0011
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/02/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:
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