Pediatrics Physician Opportunity Details

Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care | Compensation & Growth | Academic Medicine - Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Job Description

Award-winning Children's Hospital

Oklahoma Children's OU Health in the Department of Pediatrics and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is seeking candidates for a faculty position in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit .

Position Benefits

As an Oklahoma Children’s employed physician, a successful applicant is offered the following:

  1. Highly competitive guaranteed base salary
  2. Patient safety, quality, and experience incentive plan
  3. Flexible schedule that allows for excellent work life balance
  4. Relocation assistance
  5. CME and travel allowance
  6. A benefit package that includes but is not limited to 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, short- and long-term disability, malpractice, life and AD&D insurance.

Position Requirements

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric critical care with significant experience or additional training in cardiac critical care or be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric cardiology with additional training in pediatric critical care
  • Have a commitment to patient care, research, and trainee education
  • Obtain an Oklahoma medical license prior to beginning employment

Position Details

Our providers participate in clinical teaching of critical care fellows, pediatric residents and medical students, and they support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department. Formal educational opportunities in the college of medicine are available for interested faculty. The applicant will have a faculty title in the College of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma and work clinically at Oklahoma Children’s OU Health.

The Pediatrics Department, Heart Care, and Oklahoma Children's OU Health

Qualified candidates will join a Top 25-ranked team consisting of physicians and advanced practice providers, with a reputation for excellent outcomes and quality-driven care. The cardiac surgery team performs 500 surgical cases a year with 275 pump cases. In addition, they do almost 500 interventional and electrophysiology procedures per year.

The Heart Center at Oklahoma Children’s is expanding to a new $320 million dollar free-standing pediatric heart care facility. Incoming physicians will have the unique opportunity to be part of the growth of Oklahoma’s only advanced, comprehensive pediatric cardiac program. Our current 25-bed CICU will expand to 32-bed post-operative CICU with an additional 32 beds for a neonatal CICU and medical CICU in late 2029 with the opening of the new heart center. The CICU provides a full spectrum of pediatric cardiac intensive care, including ventricular assist devices, ECMO and pediatric heart transplant.

The University of Oklahoma is an EO/AA Institution http://www.ou.edu/eoo/ .  Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Transform the Future of Pediatric Medicine at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health

Join the team at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health , where world-class pediatric specialists deliver the most comprehensive and advanced care in the region. As Oklahoma’s only dedicated children’s hospital — and home to the state’s only 24/7 pediatric emergency department — we provide the full spectrum of pediatric services under one roof, from everyday care to the most complex conditions.

Our facilities include a regional obstetrics emergency center , a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — the highest level of newborn care in Oklahoma — and a network of 573 pediatric physicians, specialists, and subspecialists focused exclusively on improving the health and well-being of children.

At Oklahoma Children’s, you’ll join a mission-driven team leading innovations in pediatric surgery, cardiology, oncology, and critical care , while advancing education and research that define the next generation of pediatric excellence.

Recognition and Excellence

  • Nationally Ranked for Pediatric Heart Care
    Recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027) among the nation’s Top 25 Hospitals for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

  • Award-Winning Care
    Honored as Best Children’s Hospital in The Oklahoman’s 2025 Community’s Choice Awards .

  • Compassionate, Family-Centered Support
    Our Child Life specialists and multidisciplinary teams provide emotional and developmental support to help families navigate hospitalization and healing with care and dignity.



Contact Email: deidre.horn@ouhealth.com
Employer: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Pediatrics
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