Pays $200k-$600k — Critical Care Medicine market median is ~$279k (63 jobs)
Physician, Cardiac Critical Care- Heart Institute
About the Role
Cardiac critical care physician at a top-10 children's hospital. $200K-$600K salary. Full benefits including 401(k) and PTO. Washington, DC.
Join Children's National Hospital as a Cardiac Critical Care Physician – Heart Institute in Washington, District of Columbia.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $200K - $600K
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance
- Commuter benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Children's National Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia.
Key Responsibilities
The faculty physician provides comprehensive clinical care for cardiac critical care patients in hospital and clinic settings. Additionally, the role involves leading research initiatives, contributing to medical education, and participating in public policy advocacy for pediatric health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. from an accredited medical school and be board certified or eligible for certification in the primary practice specialty. Full licensure and credentialing as an attending staff physician at Children's National Medical Center are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Washington, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$320k across 370 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Washington's cost-of-living index is 118.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $338k in an average-cost state — Washington ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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