University at Buffalo
Administration/Managerment

Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

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Position Information
Position Title Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Department Pediatrics
Posting Number F260061
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63244
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB) and Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH) of Buffalo is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Critical Care Division Chief to oversee pediatric critical care delivered in our combined medical-surgical 20-bed PICU and for our critical care sedation and transport service.

This candidate will join our team of 10 intensivist and 5 APPS to care for critically ill children at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Buffalo. This Division Chief will participate in strategic planning and execution of expansion of Divisional sub-sections of Neuro-Critical Care, Cardiac-Critical Care, Simulation and Sedation Services. Faculty duties will also include education and supervision of PICU fellows, pediatric residents, advanced practice providers, and medical students from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Ideal candidates will have some leadership experience and excellent clinical, teaching and communication skills, as well as interest in scholarly and quality improvement initiatives. Protected time and resources will be available. Qualified candidates will be appointed at the Clinical Associate/Professor level commensurate to rank.

Division & Program Highlights
  • Robust and Experienced Cardiology support by UB/UBMD Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Western New York, LLC
  • Excellent robust Pediatric Intensive care multi-disciplinary team.
  • Robust clinical program including ECMO, CRRT and plasmapheresis with experienced nursing team
  • Experienced and excellent “STAT team” providing nursing and respiratory therapy for critical emergencies throughout GCH of Buffalo
  • Superior respiratory therapy support
  • Excellent pediatric sub-specialty support with full complement of fellowships
  • Robust surgical program at GCH of Buffalo with Pediatric Surgery fellowship and strong surgical sub-specialty support
  • PALISI membership and other National Association Memberships
  • Administrative support
  • Study coordinator and Biostatistical support
  • Mentorship provided for faculty at all levels
  • Executive Leadership dedication and support to expand Pediatric Cardiology at GCH of Buffalo and build a Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program at GCH of Buffalo.

Teaching and Mentorship Responsibilities
  • Support education and training of our APPs and junior faculty in cardiac critical care
  • Teach PICU fellows, pediatric residents and medical students
  • Participate in educational conferences and curriculum development
  • Provide mentorship to junior faculty and fellows

Practice Environment
  • UBMD Pediatrics – largest pediatric subspecialty group in Western New York
  • Affiliation with UBMD Physicians’ Group
  • Strong administrative and operational support
  • State-of-the-art facilities at the only free-standing Children’s Hospital in NY State
  • Critical Care Transport team
  • Critical Care Sedation service

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement plan contributions, no employee contribution required
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • CME support
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

Why Buffalo?
  • Affordable housing and excellent schools
  • “The City of Good Neighbors”
  • Commute-friendly
  • Family-friendly community
  • Four-season outdoor activities
  • Proximity to Toronto and major Northeast cities
  • Buffalo International Airport
  • Medical campus with Children’s hospital, Cancer center, Adult Stroke center/Adult hospital and Medical School on site.
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UBMD Pediatrics is one of 16 practice plans within UBMD Physicians’ Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 15 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and Golisano Children’s Hospital.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and the largest, most comprehensive institution in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, and a member institution of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Over 30,000 undergraduate, masters and doctoral students are enrolled at UB across 13 colleges/schools. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • MD, DO, or equivalent degree
  • Board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care
Preferred Qualifications
  • Leadership experience
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus Downtown Campus
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Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Linda Ramsey
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Department Administrator
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-323-0011
Posting Dates
Posted 07/02/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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    • No Current Employment Affiliation
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  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
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