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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pediatric Intensivist MD/DO - Part-Time

Critical Care MedicinePart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Location Address

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Type of Opportunity: Part time FTE: 0.70

Summary

Cares for pediatric and certain young adults in need of general critical care and cardiac critical care services at Presbyterian Hospital.

Job Description

Pediatric Critical Care Physician

How We Work Matters Here

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Certified Pediatric Intensivist with training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care to join our team of 7 other Pediatric Intensivists. The ideal candidate has trained or worked with a PICU/CVICU that sees 200-250 pediatric cardiac surgeries per year. This is an 0.7 FTE (1260 hours annual) nocturnist role and includes benefits.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights

  • Vital program in an established and growing fully integrated non-profit community healthcare system
  • 21 bed unit cares for our PICU, CVICU and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology inpatient population.
  • 24x7 hospitalist services for each NICU, PICU and pediatric units
  • ECMO Program.
  • Systemwide EPIC EMR with Dragon dictation and DAX AI
  • Work with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse group of patients in a supportive community setting.

A Truly Integrated Pediatric Community

Presbyterian Children’s Care encompasses both inpatient and outpatient services for specialty pediatric care, including a 21 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; a 56 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and an 18 bed Pediatric Unit. We have pediatric intensivist, neonatologist and pediatric hospitalist service in house 24/7. Our pediatric subspecialties include cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, chronic care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology and oncology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology, and surgery.* The pediatric intensivist is responsible for managing the care of PICU and pediatric CVICU patients.

Job Responsibilities Include

  • Works collaboratively with PICU nursing, nurse leadership, respiratory therapists, nurse case and care managers, care coordinators, pediatric specialists, and other facility-based healthcare professionals who comprise the patients care team.
  • The pediatric intensivist leads the above care team in providing high quality, efficient and compassionate care.
  • Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.
  • Meet and maintain all provider credentialing and QI standards.
  • Participate in the development, adoption, and implementation process for clinical standards for pediatric critical care.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
  • Maintains PALS certification
  • Performs other functions as required

Additional Job Description

*Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school

*Successful completion of a pediatric intensive care fellowship from an accredited school or institution

*Must be proficient in the care of pediatric CVICU patients

*Ideally proficient in the management of pediatric and adult ECMO

*ABP Board certification or eligibility in critical care medicine *NM Medical License

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

Learn More About Our Employee Benefits

Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:

Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.

Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.

All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.

The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari.

Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees.

With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

Living and Working in New Mexico

Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.

Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.

Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.

Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.

Learn More About New Mexico

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses

Key Responsibilities

The pediatric intensivist is responsible for managing the care of patients in the PICU and pediatric CVICU. They lead the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality, efficient, and compassionate medical services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a pediatric intensive care fellowship. Proficiency in pediatric CVICU care and current PALS certification are required, along with board certification or eligibility in critical care medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

ECMO managementPICU managementCVICU managementClinical documentationQuality improvementPatient careCollaboration

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in critical care medicineranked against 233 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $312k (middle half $213k–$312k)96 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in New Mexico154 active22,660 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 93% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Mexico Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (233 Critical Care Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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1
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
21% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 70% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 233 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation allowance
CME allowance
Fully paid malpractice insurance
403b retirement savings program with matching and employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision
Wellness program
Paid time off

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.