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Spokane, Washington

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260k-$395k

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Job Description

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist Opportunity - Spokane, WA

Responsibilities

Seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Intensivist preferably with additional cardiac ICU training, to join our team of eight intensivists at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, serving Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.

Practice Overview

  • 20-bed mixed cardiac and general PICU with an average daily census of 10-12
  • Active pediatric cardiac surgery program with over 100 pumps annually
  • ECLS program with ELSO Gold award status
  • Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Full pediatric subspecialist and surgical support
  • Active outpatient sedation service
  • Teaching opportunities with pediatric residents and medical students
  • Collaborative, supportive environment with strong mentorship and clinical support
  • Compensation: $260,000-$395,000 based on years of experience and fellowship training

The ideal candidate must be BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care plus have additional cardiac ICU fellowship training, or substantial pediatric cardiac ICU experience. New grads in a cardiac-focused training program are welcome to apply.

About Spokane

Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, combines the amenities of a metropolitan area with a welcoming, affordable lifestyle. Residents enjoy four beautiful seasons, highly rated schools, and a lower cost of living than many West Coast cities. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for recreation including world-class skiing, hiking fishing, mountain biking and more, making Spokane an ideal place to call home.

Qualifications

Must be BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care plus have additional cardiac ICU fellowship training, or substantial pediatric cardiac ICU experience

New grads in a cardiac-focused training program are welcome to apply

Benefits and Compensation

Starting Pay Range (Base Pay): $260,000-$395,000. Compensation based on years of experience and fellowship training.

Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following:

Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; child life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).

Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

NOTE: Team members at least 21 years old and are active full-time or part-time employee are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire. Team members who meet the plan’s minimum age requirement can enroll in the plan at any time, and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.

Team Members are eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.

Paid Sick Leave

Eligible full-time team members will receive a lump-sum grant of 70 hours or eight days, whichever is more beneficial to the team member, of paid sick leave each year on January 1. A newly hired full-time team member will receive a prorated lump-sum grant after working for 90 days.

A lumpsum grant will then be provided on January 1 in each subsequent year as long as the team member remains eligible. Unused sick leave granted under this policy does not carry over from one year to the following year.

  • NOTE: The Company will not pay team members for unused sick leave upon termination of employment.
  • Method of Application: Apply online at pediatrix.com
  • Application Window: Application window is expected to close within 120 days.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.

Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: pediatrix.com.

Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric Cardiac Intensive CareExtracorporeal Life SupportPediatric Trauma CareClinical CollaborationTeaching and Mentorship

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$328k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $306k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$328k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Spokane

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$397k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Sick Pay