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Nocturnist Hospitalist – Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PICU)

 

Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

 

Join a high-performing, collaborative Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team where your expertise will make a life-saving difference every night.

We are seeking a dedicated Nocturnist Hospitalist to provide overnight coverage in our dynamic PICU. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in autonomous, high-acuity environments and values focused clinical excellence without the additional demands of research, teaching, or administrative responsibilities.

 

Schedule & Structure

• 10 to 12 night shifts per month (1700 to 0700)
• Occasional weekend day coverage may substitute for select nights
• Structured, face-to-face handoffs to ensure seamless continuity of care

This schedule offers concentrated clinical impact with meaningful time off between shifts.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Nocturnist Hospitalist, you will serve as a critical leader in overnight patient care for our most vulnerable pediatric patients.

You will:

• Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care in a fast-paced PICU environment
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic critical illness
• Interpret diagnostic studies and manage advanced therapies
• Prescribe and adjust medications with thoughtful risk assessment
• Provide anticipatory guidance to families and caregivers
• Maintain thorough, timely EMR documentation

This role is 100% clinically focused, allowing you to concentrate fully on patient care excellence.

 

Why This Role Stands Out

• Focused Clinical Practice – No research, teaching, or administrative requirements
• High-Impact Care – Directly influence outcomes for critically ill children
• Collaborative Environment – Structured handoffs and strong interdisciplinary support
• Balanced Schedule – Concentrated night coverage with predictable time off
• Mission-Driven Work – Serve children and families during their most vulnerable moments

 

Working Environment

This role involves active clinical engagement throughout each shift, including standing, walking, and performing fine motor clinical procedures. The physical demands are typical of an inpatient hospital environment and require full mobility and stamina appropriate for extended clinical coverage.

 

If you are seeking a role where your clinical expertise, judgment, and composure will make an immediate and meaningful difference every night, we invite you to apply and join our Pediatric Critical Care team.

Who You Are

 

You are a pediatric-trained physician who:

 

• Holds a current MD license in the State of Oregon
• Has completed a pediatric residency program
• Has experience caring for pediatric patients in complex settings
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment under pressure
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Thrives in environments that require prioritization and decisive action
• Is comfortable managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously
• Is proficient with electronic medical records and clinical systems

You are dependable, professional, and committed to the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. ***

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu