Pediatric Intensivist (Per Diem)

**Per Diem** Pediatric Intensivist Opportunity in Alexandria, LA - Apply Today!

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team at Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital with Pediatrix Medical Group.

Are you a board-certified Pediatric Intensivist looking for a fulfilling role with a flexible schedule and a supportive team? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established Level II PICU while supplementing your income with some per diem shifts.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Established PICU team with 2 Pediatric Intensivists and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)
• Flexible schedule of rounding with home call (30-minute response time)
• Daily PNP coverage and collaborative care model

Your Clinical Scope

• Inpatient Pediatric Floor
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Pediatric Sedation Services
• No ECMO or post-op hearts
• Procedures include: intubations, lumbar punctures, line placement, chest tubes, CPR
• Documentation: H&Ps, progress notes, discharge summaries

Rapides 2024 Census Snapshot

• Pediatric Admissions: ~550/year
• PICU Admissions: 250–300/year
• Pediatric ADC: 6 | PICU ADC: 3
• Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology, GI
• Monthly Subspecialty Clinics: 1–2x/month

About Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Located in downtown Alexandria, RWCH is home to:

• Central Louisiana’s only PICU
• A 19-bed pediatric unit
• A 6-bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivists
• A team of acute-care trained PNPs ready to deliver high-level care at a moment’s notice

Why Alexandria, LA?

• Centrally located with easy access to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
• Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and Kisatchie National Forest — perfect for outdoor enthusiasts
• A vibrant community with arts, culture, and year-round recreation
• Home to LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints fans

• Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care
• Active LA medical license or IMCL license preferred
• A minimum of 1-year post-fellowship clinical experience required
• Recent Pediatric Intensivist experience required (within the past 12 months)

Pediatrix does cover your travel expenses (round trip flight/rental car or mileage and lodging) for those who reside outside a commutable distance from the practice.

We also cover your malpractice insurance for this W-2 per diem position.

*Our benefits include for Per Diem members:  

• Employee Assistance 

PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO 

Holidays: Per Diem team members are not eligible for company holidays. 

Other compensation: Per Diem team members are not eligible for other compensation.

This job posting will remain open, and we will continue to accept applications until an offer has been extended and accepted.

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: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

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.