Pediatric Intensivist / Pediatric Critical Care in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ - Potential Medical Director Opportunity
Pediatric Intensivist / Pediatric Critical Care in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ - Potential Medical Director Opportunity at Northern Arizona Healthcare — Flagstaff, Arizona, US
- Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare
- Location: Flagstaff, Arizona, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Flagstaff Medical Center
PICU Type: Multidisciplinary
Contact Phone Number: 817-675-3415
Job Description:
Pediatric Intensivist Opportunity in Flagstaff, Arizona
Currently recruiting two fulltime intensivist positions (we currently have one fulltime intensivist with locums assistance). Opportunity to take over Medical Director position.
Staffing Model
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3 Pediatric Intensivists evenly share coverage (full time is approximately 10 24hr days per month)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (with PICU training and experience) in house 24/7
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners provide first call for all patients
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Intensivists take call from home
The Unit
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14-bed combined PICU and pediatric floor (all private rooms, all rooms are PICU-capable)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners primarily responsible for writing notes and orders
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Intensivists together care for all patients (PICU and floor)
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Excellent, experienced nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and therapists (physical, speech, and occupational)
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Diverse and large catchment area. Only PICU in northern Arizona, which serves the Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation, and Arizona mountain region
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Level 1 Trauma center
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Active surgical services (including neurosurgery, ENT, general surgery, ortho, trauma, etc.)
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All ventilator modalities (HFOV, etc.). No ECMO. No cardiac surgery.
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Currently developing an outpatient sedation service
The Medical Center
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Flagstaff Medical Center is a 270-bed regional medical center distinguished by its high-quality care, specialty services, and Level 1 Trauma Center
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Special care nursery staffed by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
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Active birthing center
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Financially stable and growing. Strong commitment to pediatrics and PICU
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Part of Northern Arizona Healthcare, the leading healthcare organization in the region
Benefits
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Base salary tiered based on experience, up to $365,000
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Sign on bonus $40,000
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Relocation expenses covered
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$12,000 annual incentive potential
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$5,000 annual CME allowance
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Loan Repayment Programs
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Zero premium health insurance plan with employer HSA contribution and added healthy lifestyle incentives
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401(k) match with 100% vesting from first day of employment
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Additional retirement deferred compensation plan
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Malpractice coverage plus tail
Flagstaff
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Amazing outdoor opportunities. Flagstaff is a forested mountain town with pine forests in the heart of the city.
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Ample hiking and mountain biking trails as close as 5 minutes from hospital
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Cross-country skiing less than 10 minutes from the hospital
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Downhill skiing 20 minutes from the hospital
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1 hour to Sedona
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11/2 hours to Grand Canyon South Rim
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21/2 hours to Phoenix
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Lots of off-roading, fishing, etc.
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Home of Northern Arizona University
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NAU is currently starting a medical school in Flagstaff. Interested candidates can be involved in the medical school development and teaching
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Vibrant community
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Population 77,000
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Lots of great restaurants, art galleries, theater, wine tasting, etc.
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Excellent public and private schools
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Great place to raise kids
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No traffic with lots of great neighborhoods less than five minutes from the hospital
Position Requirements
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Board Certified (not merely board eligible) in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Post-fellowship experience (minimum 5 years attending-level experience in a large, busy PICU preferred)
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For the Medical Director position, candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability and experience
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NAH can hire H1-B and J1 Visas
Contact Physician Recruiter, Chase Stalcup at Chase.Stalcup@nahealth.com or call 817-675-3415.
Contact Information Chase.Stalcup@nahealth.com 817-675-3415